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Dubois

American

[dy-bwah] / düˈbwɑ /

noun

(Marie) Eugène (François Thomas) 1858–1941, Dutch physical anthropologist and anatomist.

Dubois British

/ djuːˈbwɑː /

noun

W ( illiam ) E ( dward ) B ( urghardt ). 1868–1963, US Black sociologist, writer, and political activist; a founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

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Dubois Scientific

/ do̅o̅-bwä′ /

Dutch paleontologist who in 1891 discovered in Java a fossil hominid which he believed to be the so-called missing link between the apes and humans on the evolutionary ladder. He named it Pithecanthropus erectus, but it is now known as Homo erectus.

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Dubois repeatedly questioned Harper's achievements and credentials, while Harper shoved Dubois during a fiery media face-off earlier in the week.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A strong combination from Dubois in the ninth suggested a stoppage might be imminent, but Harper rallied to land shots to Dubois' head in the 10th and final round.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Still, Dubois is only in her mid-20s and has time on her side.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Either bout would move Dubois closer to becoming undisputed champion - though it may still not guarantee the level of stardom she has been chasing.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"The first one is tonight with Alexander Dubois from House Berry."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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