Orlov

British

/ ˈɔːlɒf /

noun

Count Grigori Grigorievich . 1734–83, Russian soldier and a lover of Catherine II. He led (with his brother, Count Aleksey Grigorievich Orlov , 1737–1808) the coup that brought Catherine to power

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Serhii Orlov, who calls himself Mariupol's deputy mayor in exile, says the Siverskyi Donets–Donbas Canal which supplied water to the city was damaged during the fighting.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2025

Orlov now lives in Germany in enforced exile after he was released in a prisoner swap in August.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

Bello’s game attracted attention, and eventually it reached Rita Orlov, whose Bay Area company, PostCurious, would go on to publish the title.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

Panarin scored after Carolina defenseman Dmitry Orlov lost control of a puck in the corner in the defensive zone.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

“The rest of the pelts must stay here,” he said, facing Captain Orlov, “until the chests are brought.”

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

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