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Prosser

American

[pros-er] / ˈprɒs ər /

noun

Gabriel, 1776–1800, African American who led an uprising of enslaved Black people in Richmond, Virginia, in 1800.

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Prosser said his son had mentioned problems with the toilets on the ship, without going into detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

David Prosser, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is not only a superfan, but he had a tribute act The Greedy Souls in the band's honour.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Desert Wind Winery in Prosser plays host to a luxury inn, while VanArnam Vineyards in Zillah operates a cottage.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

"People's intuitive response can be that it will be a 'pile-on' but this is not a problem currently," said Dr Prosser.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2024

During the meal Prosser never opened his mouth except to put something into it, but his manner was as full of language as an oration.

From The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure by Beach, Rex Ellingwood

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