Robbins
Americannoun
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Frederick C(hapman), 1916–2003, U.S. physician: Nobel Prize 1954.
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Jerome, 1918–1998, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
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Some big names expected at the event are venture capitalist Tim Draper, motivational speaker Tony Robbins, boxer Mike Tyson and fund manager Cathie Wood.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Sir Olly Robbins, who gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee of MPs on Tuesday, was fired as the permanent under secretary at the Foreign Office last week.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Robbins says she learned to operate industrial sewing machines, which stitch much faster than home machines, create blind hems where the stitching is essentially invisible, and can cuff a blazer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Jenny Robbins, 61 years old, recently joined Nordstrom after completing the Fashion Institute’s program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
He says he has to call a neighbor but when Mrs. Robbins comes over he forgets to ask her what closure means.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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