Robinson, Jackie

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An African-American athlete of the twentieth century. In 1947, he became the first black person to play baseball in the major leagues.

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How to use Robinson, Jackie in a sentence

In the same house where Rolling Stone's Jackie says she was.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A bounty hunter told AFP that the suspected Texan could very well be Everett Livvix of Robinson, Illinois.
The Strange Case of the Christian Zionist Terrorist|Creede Newton|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She set a career nominations record with her 21st nod—all in the TV fields—for Best Actress in a Comedy for Nurse Jackie.
Jennifer Aniston, Oscar Nominee? 5 Takeaways from the 2015 SAG Award Nominations|Kevin Fallon|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If Jackie is lying, she will likely—and sadly—suffer for it.
What the U-VA Rape Case Tells Us About a Victim Culture Gone Mad|Lizzie Crocker|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Still others attempted to turn the focus away from Jackie onto the magazine that credulously told her story.
What the U-VA Rape Case Tells Us About a Victim Culture Gone Mad|Lizzie Crocker|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Robinson looked at him suspiciously as he took it, and the animals eyed him with evident distrust.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
"You positively convulse me, you're so very humorous," said Robinson, without a vestige of a smile.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
Here Robinson suddenly turned pale, and, hastily reaching out for his gun, sprang to his feet.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
The servant announced M. Robinson, and he entered, to the great amazement of the guests.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Know ye that there is a maid journeyed hither, hight Robinson—whose—(in her natural voice) what's the old for aunt?
First Plays|A. A. Milne