Epstein

American

[ep-stahyn] / ˈɛp staɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob, 1880–1959, English sculptor, born in the U.S.

Epstein British

/ ˈɛpstaɪn /

noun

Sir Jacob. 1880–1959, British sculptor, born in the US of Russo-Polish parents

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The future king and queen did try to react to public pressure in March over her friendship with Epstein between 2011-14.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Brian Epstein, the manager of the most successful band in history, is a salutary case in point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Babydoll dresses didn’t cause the suppression of the Epstein Files or deny justice to his victims.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

What emerges is a saintly portrait of Epstein, whose relationship with the Beatles, in the words of his lawyer, “was something mystical.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Ben Epstein winked at him when he came into the store.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

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