Robinson

[rob-in-suhn]

noun

1. Bill Bojangles, 1878–1949, U.S. tap dancer.

2. Boardman 1876–1952, U.S. painter and illustrator, born in Nova Scotia.

3. Brooks Calbert, 1937–2023, U.S. baseball player: Baseball Hall of Fame 1983.

4. Edward G. Emanuel Goldenberg, 1893–1973, U.S. actor, born in Romania.

5. Edwin Arlington, 1869–1935, U.S. poet.

6. Frank, 1935–2019, U.S. baseball player: became first Black major-league manager in 1975.

7. Frederick John, Viscount Goderich 1st Earl of Ripon, 1782–1859, British statesman: prime minister 1827–28.

8. Jack Roosevelt Jackie, 1919–72, U.S. baseball player: the 20th century's first Black major-league player 1947–56.

9. James Harvey, 1863–1936, U.S. historian.

10. Mary, born 1944, Irish lawyer and politician: first woman to serve as president of Ireland 1990–97.

11. Ray Walker SmithSugar Ray, 1921–1989, U.S. boxer.

12. Sir Robert, 1886–1975, English chemist: Nobel Prize 1947.

13. a male given name.

Robinson

/ ˈrɒbɪnsən /

noun

1. Edward G. , real name Emanuel Goldenberg . 1893–1973, US film actor, born in Romania, famous esp for gangster roles. His films include Little Caesar (1930), Brother Orchid (1940), Double Indemnity (1944), and All My Sons (1948)

2. Edward Arlington . 1869–1935, US poet, author of narrative verse, often based on Arthurian legend. His works include Collected Poems (1922), The Man Who Died Twice (1924), and Tristram (1927)

3. ( William ) Heath . 1872–1944, British cartoonist and book illustrator, best known for his comic drawings of fantastic machines

4. John ( Arthur Thomas )1919–83, British bishop and theologian, best known for his controversial Honest to God (1963), which popularized radical theological discussion. He was suffragan Bishop of Woolwich (1959–69)

5. Mary . born 1944, Irish barrister and politician: president of Ireland 1990–97; UN high commissioner for human rights (1997–2002)

6. Smokey , real name William Robinson . born 1940, US Motown singer, songwriter, and producer. His hits include "The Tears of a Clown" (1970) (with the Miracles) and "Being with you" (1981)

7. "Sugar" Ray , real name Walker Smith . 1921–89, US boxer, winner of the world middleweight championship on five separate occasions

Idioms and Phrases

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Example Sentences

So maybe Morris wasn’t being all that biased in his post-game comments about Robinson after all.

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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was unlawfully stopped driving a Bentley at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel, and counter-terrorism officers made a disproportionate use of their powers, his lawyer has told a court.

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If that sounds unpleasant, you may not be cut out for Robinson’s brand of comedy.

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Robinson's trial began on Monday and is expected to last two days.

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Mark: Why not look nearer to home - Stephen Robinson or David Martindale?

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