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Robey

British  
/ ˈrəʊbɪ /

noun

  1. Sir George , original name George Edward Wade , known as the prime minister of mirth . 1869–1954, British music-hall comedian, who also appeared in films

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In 2021, Osborne joined Robey Warshaw, a London-based advisory firm.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

Centennial is finally somewhat healthy, with injured players back on the offensive line, plus quarterback Husan Longstreet and running back Malachi Robey.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 13, 2024

Some reviews have awarded the film five stars, including the Telegraph's Tim Robey, who wrote: "The Substance is a humdinger of a satirical horror-thriller, by turns hilarious, affecting and jaw-droppingly grotesque."

From BBC Sep. 18, 2024

Ms. Hurwitz Robey said she first learned about her great-uncle’s meeting with Mr. Zelensky from a friend who sent her the video on Thursday.

From New York Times Jun. 6, 2024

I mentioned the case of Robey Leibbrandt, who set up an underground organization during the Second World War to oppose South Africa’s support for the Allies; he was sentenced to life imprisonment but soon pardoned.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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