Ruben

[ roo-buhn ]

/ ˈru bən /

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a male given name, form of Reuben.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

The film’s sound design is notable for its experimental quality, at times mimicking Ruben’s hearing loss.
How to watch the 2021 Oscar nominees at home|Sonia Rao|April 21, 2021|Washington Post
Ahmed plays Ruben’s emotions close to the vest, largely letting his hunched shoulders and averted gaze convey the character’s vulnerability.
Riz Ahmed knows his worth. With the gut-wrenching ‘Sound of Metal,’ he ensures you do, too.|Sonia Rao|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
His goal isn’t to help Ruben reverse his hearing loss but instead to learn how to live with it.
Riz Ahmed knows his worth. With the gut-wrenching ‘Sound of Metal,’ he ensures you do, too.|Sonia Rao|December 3, 2020|Washington Post
Ruben Studdard I thought was fantastic, the best crossover singer since Luther Vandross for me.
Nigel Lythgoe on How to Save Reality TV, ‘On the Town,’ and ‘Brokeback Ballroom’|Kevin Fallon|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Daily Beast's Ruben Navarrette Jr. predicted just this earlier this week.
Why Obama Won't Act on Immigration|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the star-studded guests were Rick Ruben, Lala Anthony, Serena Williams and 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen.
Eavesdropping On Kim and Kanye’s Florentine “Wedding of the Century”|Barbie Latza Nadeau|May 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Currently, there are 365 Fresh Life Toilets in Mukuru Kwa Ruben and other settlements, owned by 190 FLOs.
Toilet Made for Densely Populated Settlements Turns Waste Into Dollars|Mike Miesen|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Proprietor Ruben Nogales, 71, grew up in Ajo and watched its decline.
In Tiny Ajo, Arizona, Border Patrol Agents Are Living the Dream|Terry Greene Sterling|September 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And by the border of Ruben, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Juda.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even to the side of the sea, one portion for Ruben.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Mr. Corey and the gentlemen found Mr. Ruben in his little room reading the Bible.
Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ|Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
No more was said at the time, but Ruben's idea was not forgotten.
The Cassowary|Stanley Waterloo
A brief visit was made to the art gallery, "full of Ruben's fat women," as Uncle Gilbert expressed it.
Story of Chester Lawrence|Nephi Anderson