Robert I
Americannoun
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Robert the Devil, died 1035, duke of Normandy 1028–35 (father of William I of England).
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Also called Robert Bruce. Also called Robert the Bruce,. 1274–1329, king of Scotland 1306–29.
noun
Example Sentences
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During a break in the meeting, the host Brendan Duddy said to Robert, "I think you've got them, I think they're going to call a ceasefire."
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2023
Well said, Robert, I thought, as tears welled, watching the essence of my upbringing play out onscreen.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2021
Besides my first show with Robert, I don’t think I’ve ever booked something easily,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2021
“When we met with Robert, I was struck by his presence,” Johnson said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2021
On the way home from visiting Robert, I watch the mountains move past me and slowly the mountain song starts coming again more words this time, coming faster than I can sing them.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
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