Rogers
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Bernard, 1893–1968, U.S. composer.
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Bruce, 1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.
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Carl (Ransom), 1902–87, U.S. psychologist.
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Ginger Virginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.
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James Gamble, 1867–1947, U.S. architect.
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John, 1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.
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Robert, 1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.
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Samuel, 1763–1855, English poet.
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Will(iam Penn Adair) 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.
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William P(ierce), 1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.
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a city in NW Arkansas.
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Ginger , real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire
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Richard , Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)
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William Penn Adair , known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition
Example Sentences
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Last weekend it was the improved attacking intent to hold onto, scoring four tries against the All Blacks with wing Tom Rogers becoming the first Welsh player to score a hat-trick against New Zealand.
From BBC
In comparison to the monsters Bower drew from to develop Vecna, he looked to one person as inspiration for Henry in Season 5: Mister Rogers.
From Los Angeles Times
“Americans in over half of all U.S. states are paying less than $3 per gallon,” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told MarketWatch in an email, when asked for a comment on gasoline prices.
From MarketWatch
The loss of Rogers and Bristol's Louis Rees-Zammit means Ellis Mee, who was called up to the squad on Monday, and Rio Dyer are selected on the wings.
From BBC
The title track is both complex and hummable, and it features contrasting solos from Mr. Rogers, who is pointed and gruff, and Mr. Finlayson, who is lithe and bright.
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