Williams, Roger

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A Puritan religious leader of the seventeenth century, born in England. After he was expelled from Massachusetts for his tolerant religious views, Williams founded the colony of Rhode Island as a place of complete religious toleration.

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Williams, Roger

At an average of just over 31, they would be the oldest side to win a 50-over World Cup but we live in an era of Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Tom Brady.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2023

That captures the vibe around tennis lately, what with the retirements of Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Ash Barty all arriving in 2022.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 10, 2023

She has mercilessly made her best friends the people highest in their fields: Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Mr and Mrs George Clooney.

From The Guardian ● May 23, 2020

Agassi is one of the 'icons' on the four teams, who have also recruited a host of big names including Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova.

From Reuters ● Dec. 3, 2014

Williams, Roger, S. places memorial tablet to, in Charterhouse School, 120, 121, 347.

From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.

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