Rogers

[ roj-erz ]

/ ˈrɒdʒ ərz /

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noun

Bernard, 1893–1968, U.S. composer.

Bruce, 1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.

Carl (Ransom), 1902–87, U.S. psychologist.

Ginger Virginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.

James Gamble, 1867–1947, U.S. architect.

John, 1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.

Robert, 1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.

Samuel, 1763–1855, English poet.

Will(iam Penn A·dair)

[uh-dair], /əˈdɛər/, 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.

William P(ierce), 1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.

a city in NW Arkansas.

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Example sentences from the Web for Rogers

“The process of getting the approval is too slow and is too cumbersome,” Rogers said.
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Nerd Cruise By Adam Rogers, Wired What 800 Nerds on a Cruise Ship Taught Me About Life, the Universe, and Snorkeling.
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Nevertheless, Brian Rogers, a McCain aide pushed back against UANI, calling the Rio Tinto-Iran connection “a red herring.”
McCain Helps a Business Partner of Iran|Ben Jacobs|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of these, Mary Rogers, went missing, only to turn up in the Hudson River in 1841.
Brooklyn’s Gangster Graveyard|Nina Strochlic|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He likes small windows and greatly dislikes the sweeping areas of glass and metal that characterise the work of Richard Rogers.
Imagining Prince Charles as King Makes All of Britain Wish They Could Leave Like Scotland|Clive Irving|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When he entered the agency office, Lowell was greeted with an excited hail from Ed Rogers.
Mystery Ranch|Arthur Chapman
I shall go to jail as John Rogers went to the stake—for my principles.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot|William Gannaway Brownlow
The next year a similar patent was granted to James Rogers for the manufacture of pearl-ash.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene
My sister and I are the daughters of Captain Rogers, who commanded a 700-ton barque owned by our uncle.
The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont|Louis de Rougemont
Major Rogers, a brave patriot, commanded a corps of rangers in the winter of 1758.
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls|James Johonnot

British Dictionary definitions for Rogers

Rogers

/ (ˈrɒdʒəz) /

noun

Ginger, real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire

Richard, Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)

William Penn Adair, known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition

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Rogers

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Carl Ransom 1902-1987

American psychologist who founded humanistic psychology

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