Hobson
Americannoun
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Laura Z(ametkin) 1900–86, U.S. novelist.
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Richmond Pearson 1870–1937, U.S. naval officer and politician.
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Hobson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
A cyclist on Ngapipi Bridge, a mile away, heard a splash underneath him—Dillais jettisoning the motor—then saw the Zodiac coast under the bridge into Hobson Bay.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
"The picture of you which emerges is of an 'irresponsible show off'," Judge Hobson told West.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
Judge Hobson said "ultimately Keely was there to be seen" and that West "should have seen her and come to a stop".
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
"The question, Hobson," said another man, "is how's it going to be altered?"
From Delilah of the Snows by Bindloss, Harold
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