Robert
Americannoun
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Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “bright.”
Example Sentences
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In addition to the influencers who are often paid to promote them, peptides have a champion in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who uses them personally.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
A Federal Reserve interest-rate decision is hovering over stock markets for Wednesday, but don’t make the mistake of overthinking it, says MFS Investment Management’s chief global investment strategist, Robert Almeida.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I put my trust in Robert to do the right thing and look after my baby. He has done the lowest of the low," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed one of his senior advisers, Robert Howden, to replace her.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Before Robert could pound on the door again, Jack pulled it open.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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