Trimble

[ trim-buhl ]

/ ˈtrɪm bəl /

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noun

David, 1944–2022, the first First Minister of Northern Ireland 1998–2002: shared Nobel Peace Prize 1998.

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Words nearby Trimble

trilobite, trilocular, trilogy, trim, trimaran, Trimble, trim die, trime, trimer, trimerous, trimester

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How to use Trimble in a sentence

Now, the number is high enough that it’s not as easy to track how many women successfully pursue a career in the field, Trimble and Weintraub note.
Two new books show how sexism still pervades astronomy|Ashley Yeager|August 17, 2022|Science News
It’s “a way to side-step supply chain issues entirely while still offering great gifts,” Trimble said.
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His true love, he claimed, was Jimmie Trimble, a boy he had known at prep school who died fighting at the Battle of Iwo Jima.
How Gay Was Gore Vidal?|Tim Teeman|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Dean, a dual US-UK national, is the author of a massive study of David Trimble and the northern Ireland conflict.
Dean Godson to Lead Policy Exchange|David Frum|February 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The only words that described that part of life for him were Jimmie Trimble.
Gore Vidal’s Great Love, Baseball Prodigy James Trimble|Michael Daly|August 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Trimble was in the third wave and landed to see torn bodies everywhere.
Gore Vidal’s Great Love, Baseball Prodigy James Trimble|Michael Daly|August 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Vidal was not surprised to learn that Trimble had become involved with a woman.
Gore Vidal’s Great Love, Baseball Prodigy James Trimble|Michael Daly|August 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
John Trimble, a Kentucky judge, died, aged 69; having sustained the character of an able and upright man.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
By the persuasion of her friends, Mrs. Trimble concluded to continue her journey to Oregon.
Early Western Travels 1748-1846, Volume XXX|Joel Palmer
Still it was not unattractive to the dilettante, and he rode beside Trimble with profit to his knowledge of men and affairs.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson
And there was the dray, driven by Trimble Cushman, drawn by two proud black horses of great strength.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson
Now school was over for another summer and Trimble Cushman's dray could be driven at a good wage—by a boy overnight become a man.
The Wrong Twin|Harry Leon Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for Trimble

Trimble

/ (ˈtrɪmbəl) /

noun

(William) David . Baron. born 1944, Northern Irish politician; leader of the Ulster Unionist party (1995–2005), First Minister of Northern Ireland (1998–2002); Nobel peace prize jointly with John Hume in 1998

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