Shriver

[ shrahy-ver ]

/ ˈʃraɪ vər /

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(Robert) Sar·gent, Jr.

[sahr-juhnt], /ˈsɑr dʒənt/, 1915–2011, U.S. businessman and government official: first director of the U.S. Peace Corps, 1961–66.

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Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

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Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

The satisfaction experienced by high-performance companies did not surprise Shriver at all.
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn’t Just the Right Thing to Do—It’s Good for Business|Elizabeth Picciuto|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger have been negotiating their divorce for the last three years.
The High Cost of An Orgasm: Is Momentary Pleasure Worth a Lifetime of Regret?|Aurora Snow|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Patrick Schwarzenegger (son of Arnold and Maria Shriver) scored a one-time gig as the face of Hudson jeans.
The Famous Parents Modeling Club|Erin Cunningham|May 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the latest edition of the "Shriver Report", Beyonce declares that "Gender equality is a myth!"
'Frozen' Takes on Broadway, Outkast Announces Full Tour|Culture Team|January 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Maria Shriver left journalism after covering Arnold Schwarzenegger on the campaign trail.
Petraeus Affair Perpetuates Stereotype of Female Journalists|Tricia Romano|November 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Shriver was in the rear, and in the greatest trepidation for the safety of the President.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight
While in the midst of his examination, Miss Branson, accompanied by a Mr. Shriver, came in.
Between the Lines|Henry Bascom Smith
Ill stand up against them, declared Shriver, if I have to be carried off the field in a wheelbarrow.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls|Various
I told you, Shriver, that you didnt pay enough attention to your training and kept too late hours.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls|Various
I found quite large specimens around a swamp in Mr. Shriver's woods near Chillicothe, but they were too far gone to photograph.
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise|M. E. Hard