Brooks
Americannoun
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Gwendolyn, 1917–2000, U.S. poet and novelist.
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Phillips, 1835–93, U.S. Protestant Episcopal bishop and pulpit orator.
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Van Wyck 1886–1963, U.S. author and critic.
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a male given name.
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Geraldine . born 1955, Australian writer. Her novels include March (2005), which won the Pulitzer prize
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Mel , real name Melvyn Kaminsky . born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)
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( Troyal ) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)
Example Sentences
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The moment is captured in the movie “Miracle” when Coach Brooks strikes his name from the roster.
The reduction in energy bills is likely to result in lower inflation, creating room for BOE rate cuts, Brooks says.
But Brooks, who normally bats at number five, strode to the wicket first drop in a massive statement of intent that said "leave it to me, lads".
From Barron's
Phoenix's celebrations were tempered by a hand injury to Dillon Brooks, who departed in the first quarter and didn't return.
From Barron's
They grew up on tales of legendary coach Herb Brooks, Mike Eruzione’s game-winning goal against the Russians and the win that made an entire generation of Americans believe in miracles.
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