Osborne
[oz-bern, ‐bawrn, ‐bohrn]
- John (James),1929–94, English playwright.
- Thomas Mott,1859–1926, U.S. prison reformer.
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Contemporary Examples
Asked about funding public libraries, Osborne put the onus of responsibility on local councils.
When asked about some of his favorites from this season Osborne mentions “The Vault.”
Now Osborne has chosen a Canadian above any of a long list of Britons to take over the Bank when King retires in July.
Cameron and Osborne would, naturally, also claim to be on the side of the strivers.
Fifty minutes later, when the remit to oversee the bid was awarded to Hunt, Osborne replied, “I hope you like the solution!”
Historical Examples
But be sure to get a written acknowledgment on each mortgage from Osborne.
DustMr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
Mr Osborne stood before me, scrutinizing me with severe grey eyes.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
Mr Osborne took no notice of my letter, but came up at once.
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
I only want your promise to let me know if you hear anything of Miss Osborne.'
Wilfrid CumbermedeGeorge MacDonald
There is a particular favour which you can do for me, Osborne, and which I am sure you will.
Vivian GreyEarl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
Osborne
- John (James). 1929–94, British dramatist. His plays include Look Back in Anger (1956), containing the prototype of the angry young man, Jimmy Porter, The Entertainer (1957), and Inadmissible Evidence (1964)
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