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
Example Sentences
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President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said lowering egg prices was one of their top priorities going into 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Brooke Day was using a chairlift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Otari, Nagano prefecture, when part of her backpack got tangled in the lift, leaving her suspended in midair.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 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
Mr. Brooke looked up and said quickly, “Young ladies in America love independence as much as their ancestors did, and are admired and respected for supporting themselves.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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