Osborn
Americannoun
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Henry Fairfield 1857–1935, U.S. paleontologist and author.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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"They're still in the expansion phase," said Osborn, pointing to Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon and Congo-Brazzaville as examples.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Andrius Banevicius, the public information officer for Connecticut's Department of Correction, recounted how Smith used to feed the birds while in Osborn prison, earning him the nickname The Birdman of Osborn.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Either Osborn or Kelley-Eklund then took the ordnance home and left it in their truck overnight, or brought it into their house, the lawsuit alleges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
First devised in 1828 by English grocer John Osborn, Gentleman’s Relish is a punchy blend of mashed anchovy fillets, butter and a secret blend of spices and herbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
He immediately wrote to Henry Fairfield Osborn at the American Museum of Natural History, who was sponsoring the trip, to let him know about the change in plans.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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