Rogers
Americannoun
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Bernard, 1893–1968, U.S. composer.
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Bruce, 1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.
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Carl (Ransom), 1902–87, U.S. psychologist.
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Ginger Virginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.
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James Gamble, 1867–1947, U.S. architect.
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John, 1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.
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Robert, 1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.
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Samuel, 1763–1855, English poet.
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Will(iam Penn Adair) 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.
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William P(ierce), 1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.
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a city in NW Arkansas.
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Ginger , real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire
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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)
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William Penn Adair , known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition
Example Sentences
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EMR's managing director Will Rogers called it "a profoundly sad day for the railway community".
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
Toney scored a hat-trick while Aston Villa duo Rogers and Ollie Watkins were also on target as England ran out comfortable winners.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Humorist Will Rogers famously joked to President Calvin Coolidge: "If that was my lake, I'd mow it."
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
The show began with a rousing number featuring Yang and Rogers that was themed to one of the biggest TV shows of the past year, “Heated Rivalry.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Rogers was in the room, his hands full of garments.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
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