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Robbins

American  
[rob-inz] / ˈrɒb ɪnz /

noun

  1. Frederick C(hapman), 1916–2003, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize 1954.

  2. Jerome, 1918–1998, U.S. dancer and choreographer.


Robbins British  
/ ˈrɒbɪnz /

noun

  1. Jerome . 1918–98, US ballet dancer and choreographer. He choreographed the musicals The King and I (1951) and West Side Story (1957)

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Tim Robbins, 67, is an Oscar-winning actor known for “Bull Durham,” “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Mystic River.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He had been checking on a pizza delivery for him and his father Will Robbins.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Sir Olly Robbins was fired earlier this year, after it emerged the peer had been granted security clearance for the role despite concerns raised by vetting officials.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In total, the sale raised £52,000 for Nordoff and Robbins.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Today, thanks to the white reaper, Wayne Robbins alone could keep up with the task.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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