Selby

American

[sel-bee] / ˈsɛl bi /

noun

Hubert, Jr., 1928–2004, U.S. novelist.

Selby British

/ ˈsɛlbɪ /

noun

an inland port in N England, in North Yorkshire, on the River Ouse: centre for a coalfield since 1983: agricultural products. Pop: 15 807 (2001)

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“Over several hours, deputies made many public announcements directing Selby to exit the home, but he refused to comply,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

Chief Executive Mark Selby said the company advanced Crawford from its fifth drill hole through a feasibility study to the milestone federal approval in under seven years, faster than typical for large-scale projects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

"Wu is young, still loving the game and not too many battle scars - good luck to the boy, I really like him," said Selby.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Four-time Crucible winner Mark Selby will have to come from 9-7 down if he is to make the quarter-finals against 22-year-old Chinese player Wu Yize, the youngest player left in the tournament.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Our choirmaster was Selby Ngendane of the PAC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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