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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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The authors, Jason Robey of the University of Iowa and Michael Light of the University of Wisconsin, analyzed data on crimes, arrests and prison admissions between 2000 and 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The Telegraph's Tim Robey was more positive about the "exhilarating, romping sequel with songs that put Wicked to shame".

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

Malachi Robey breaks loose for first down with 1:48 left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2024

“You’re our hero,” Mr. Hurwitz, whose identity was confirmed by a great-niece, Sarah Hurwitz Robey, said moments later, as Mr. Zelensky knelt next to him for a photograph.

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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