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Robertson

American  
[rob-ert-suhn] / ˈrɒb ərt sən /

noun

  1. Oscar Palmer The Big O, born 1938, U.S. basketball player: Basketball Hall of Fame 1980, 2010.

  2. Pat Marion Gordon Robertson, 1930–2023, U.S. evangelist and media mogul noted for his influential political conservatism.

  3. William, 1721–93, Scottish historian, academic, and minister in the Church of Scotland.

  4. Sir William Robert, 1860–1933, British field marshal, noted for his unprecedented rise from enlisted man to highest ranking British army officer.

Robertson British  

noun

  1. George ( Islay Macneill ), Baron. born 1946, Scottish Labour politician; secretary-general of NATO (1999–2003)

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Australia's Neil Robertson, the 2010 world champion, points to limited player facilities, with just two practice tables "not really ideal".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But Robertson welcomed the long-term plans as "amazing news", assuming players aren't an afterthought when rebuilding begins.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Tottenham want to add experience and leadership to their squad this summer and view Robertson as a key target before manager Roberto de Zerbi's first full season in charge.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Robertson confirmed last week he is leaving Anfield after nine years at the club when his contract expires this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“And I wish Robertson Ay would go without a word of warning, for he has again polished one boot and left the other untouched. I shall look very lopsided.”

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

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