Williams, Roger

Cultural  

1. 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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Example Sentences

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

Their departures follow more high-profile ones in 2022 from Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Ash Barty, who won the Australian Open last January and stepped away in March at age 25.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 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, and Anne Hutchinson, ix, 359, 361.

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