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Culbertson

American  
[kuhl-bert-suhn] / ˈkʌl bərt sən /

noun

  1. Ely 1893–1955, U.S. authority on contract bridge.


Culbertson British  
/ ˈkʌlbətsən /

noun

  1. Ely (ˈiːlaɪ). 1891–1955, US authority on contract bridge

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Over the weekend, the boardwalk was unusually quiet, except for a few daring surfers who ignored health warnings and rode waves near the jetty, said Venice resident Scott Culbertson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

It’s not just local businesses that suffer in these incidents, but marine life, Culbertson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Penelope Culbertson, a Portland resident and Brooklyn’s customer of 27 years, said Brooklyn’s is the epitome of a community pharmacy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

"I don't want to underscore how serious the homelessness issue is in Los Angeles, but this is an environmental issue," Mr Culbertson said.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

Joel resumed his mowing, and near noon sighted a cavalcade of horses coming down the dim road which his father used in going to Culbertson.

From Wells Brothers The Young Cattle Kings by Adams, Andy