Wilbur
Americannoun
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Richard, 1921–2017, U.S. poet: U.S. poet laureate 1987–88.
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Also Wilber. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “wild boar.”
Example Sentences
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But this summer, when a Wilbur Cross High School student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the university said nothing.
From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025
“There’s been a real emotional impact, a real fear impact, in the north state,” Wilbur said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025
Wilbur Ross, who served as Trump's commerce secretary in his first term, said he thought business worries would dissipate as Trump's plans become clear, calling 2 April a "big step".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025
When my great-grandfather visited New York for a few years starting in 1907, he saw construction of the world’s tallest building and Wilbur Wright showcasing his Flyer by zooming around the still-bronze Statue of Liberty.
From Slate • May 15, 2024
Orville and Wilbur Wright announced that the hometown team’s glider had just set a new “hand-folded paper plane” indoor flight-time record.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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