Brooke
Americannoun
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Sir James, 1803–68, British soldier and adventurer: rajah of Sarawak.
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Rupert, 1887–1915, English poet.
noun
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Alan Francis See Alanbrooke
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Sir James . 1803–68, British soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841–63)
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Rupert ( Chawner ). 1887–1915, British lyric poet, noted for his idealistic war poetry, which made him a national hero
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Brooke Wiggins was just days away from her 13th birthday on 9 November 2024 when she was fatally injured at Grove Place, near the junction with Carshalton Road in Banstead, Surrey.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins last summer said the Trump Administration’s goal is to create a 100% American farm workforce.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
She was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center, where she died the next day.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
New Edition commanded the stage with undeniable energy, delivering polished, in-sync choreography, a testament to the foundation laid early on and the lasting imprint of the band’s original manager and choreographer, Brooke Payne.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
“Very well indeed!” said Mr. Brooke, as she paused, quite ignoring her many mistakes, and looking as if he did indeed love to teach.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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