Aubrey
Americannoun
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John, 1626–97, English antiquary.
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a first name: from Germanic words meaning “elf ” and “ruler.”
noun
Example Sentences
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He instead made his debut with the much-smaller 2022 indie “Emily the Criminal,” which starred Aubrey Plaza as an art student desperate to pay off her student loans.
From Los Angeles Times
“Very few industries can make a commitment that long,” said Aubrey Hilliard, Carolinas president at gas marketer Texican Natural Gas.
Defensive coordinator Chris Shula, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase interviewed for NFL head coach positions and assistant head coach Aubrey Pleasant interviewed with the Chargers about a defensive coordinator position.
From Los Angeles Times
In the email, Aubrey refers to a swathe of employees in the US, Canada and Costa Rica having been laid off as part of an effort to "strengthen the company."
From BBC
Actress Aubrey Plaza has relisted the Los Angeles home where her husband, Jeff Baena, died, putting it back on the market with a significantly discounted asking price of $5.75 million.
From MarketWatch
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