Stubbs

American

[stuhbz] / stʌbz /

noun

William, 1825–1901, English historian and bishop.

Stubbs British

/ stʌbz /

noun

George. 1724–1806, English painter, noted esp for his pictures of horses

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“It was a lot more interesting,” Stubbs said, “than talking about shipping details.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Yes, my fiance is here, and he really encouraged me to keep playing,” Williams told the Tennis Channel’s Rennae Stubbs in a post-match interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Conservative MPs Shannon Stubbs and Matt Jeneroux - who announced earlier this month that he was resigning - also abstained.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

“I’m not concerned,” says David Stubbs, chief investment strategist at Alphacore.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

“Well, Padre, they do have to fly more than seventy missions, because we’re transferring Dr. Stubbs to the Pacific. So adios, Padre. Adios.”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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