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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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Stubbs and O’Malley recommend investors ”stay aligned with hard power industries to benefit from fiscal support and to hedge AI disruption.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Det Con David Stubbs told LBC that Slater had connections with some rich and famous people and, due to this, she was able to convince her victims she had "credible access" to the tickets.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I couldn’t have filmed it any better if I tried,” said Chad Stubbs, Ferrero North America’s chief marketing officer.

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

“Now, Mrs. Dowdel, I’m not here in my professional capacity. I have took time off work and brought Mrs. Stubbs with me to have a friendly word with you.”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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