Holbrook
Americannoun
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Stewart H(all), 1893–1964, U.S. historian and editor.
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a city on central Long Island, in SE New York.
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a city in E Massachusetts.
Example Sentences
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“The IRS shorted taxpayers of interest on their refunds, even though they met their filing deadlines,” said Jon Holbrook of tax law firm Ivins, Phillips & Barker, which is working on the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Holbrook and other tax lawyers had eyed possible claims for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
The department requested more weapons because it added 16 officers as it took over policing at St. Francis and St. Mary’s medical centers, Holbrook said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024
For a time, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were closed around Holbrook, Arizona, and the westbound lanes of the interstate were closed at Grants, New Mexico.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024
“You know, Mister Holbrook arranged for that bathroom, Aibileen. Sent the boys over and the equipment, too.”
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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