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

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all sat out the same Grand Slam tennis tournament.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2021

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, residence of, 222; on Quakers, 404, 413.

From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Samuel Adams Drake

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