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Roberts

American  
[rob-erts] / ˈrɒb ərts /

noun

  1. Sir Charles George Douglas, 1860–1943, Canadian poet and novelist.

  2. Elizabeth Madox 1886–1941, U.S. poet and novelist.

  3. Frederick Sleigh Earl Bobs Bahadur, 1832–1914, British field marshal.

  4. Glenn Fireball, 1929–64, U.S. racing-car driver.

  5. John Glover, born 1955, U.S. jurist: chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 2005.

  6. Kenneth (Lewis), 1885–1957, U.S. novelist and essayist.

  7. Oral, 1918–2009, U.S. evangelist.

  8. Owen Josephus 1875–1955, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1930–45.

  9. Richard John, born 1943, U.S. molecular biologist, born in England: Nobel Prize 1993.


Roberts British  
/ ˈrɒbəts /

noun

  1. Frederick Sleigh , 1st Earl. 1832–1914, British field marshal. He was awarded the Victoria Cross (1858) for his service during the Indian Mutiny and was commander in chief (1899–1900) in the second Boer War

  2. Julia. born 1967, US film actress; her films include Pretty Woman (1990), Notting Hill (1999), Erin Brockovich (2000), which earned her an Academy Award, and Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

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Pastor Bridie Roberts, who works as the community organizing director at Unite Here Local 11, said having the Fair Games Coalition’s support was helpful during the negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Afterward, Roberts wasn’t thrilled with how Glasnow started, but liked how he finished.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The exit was said to have been spearheaded by Teasdale's father who "essentially gave up his career" to help his son fulfil his potential, Roberts says.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

“You could see him fighting himself a little bit,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

“Obliviate!” he said sharply, pointing his wand at Mr. Roberts.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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