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Ruben

American  
[roo-buhn] / ˈru bən /

noun

  1. Douay Bible. Reuben.

  2. a male given name, form of Reuben.


Example Sentences

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He had received endorsements from top Democrats, including California Sen. Adam Schiff and Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, his close friend and a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

These issues contributed to his exit under former boss Ruben Amorim, with Garnacho running down his contract and securing a move to Chelsea.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Times staff writers Stacy Perman and Ruben Vives contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

When Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox addressed the club's players after Ruben Amorim's dismissal on 5 January and told them the aim was Champions League qualification, he was sending out a message.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Maybe you should leave,” Ruben tells me weakly in Spanish.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García