Bruce
Americannoun
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Blanche Kelso, 1841–98, U.S. politician: first African American to serve a full term as U.S. senator 1875–81.
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Sir David, 1855–1931, Australian physician.
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Lenny Leonard Schneider, 1926–66, U.S. comedian.
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Robert. Robert I.
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Stanley Melbourne 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne, 1883–1967, Australian statesman: prime minister 1923–29.
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a male given name: from a Norman family name.
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James . 1730–94, British explorer, who discovered the source of the Blue Nile (1770)
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Lenny . 1925–66, US comedian, whose satirical sketches, esp of the sexual attitudes of his contemporaries, brought him prosecutions for obscenity, but are now regarded as full of insight as well as wit
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Robert the Bruce See Robert I
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Stanley Melbourne , 1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne. 1883–1967, Australian statesman; prime minister, in coalition with Sir Earle Page's Country Party, of Australia (1923–29)
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Example Sentences
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Cleveland has Steve Harvey, Atlanta has Bruce Bruce, D.C. has Chappelle and Earthquake, and I’m trying to make a mark to where I become the iconic voice for my city.
From Los Angeles Times
Carey, meanwhile, has previously noted that "my lawyer got into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before me," referencing entertainment lawyer Allen Grubman - who also represented clients like Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga.
From BBC
The results were driven by growth in its personal systems business, including continued momentum with its artificial intelligence-enabled personal computers, Interim Chief Executive Officer Bruce Broussard said.
US deputy ambassador Tammy Bruce said she welcomed the UN appeal for a ceasefire.
From Barron's
HP announced on Feb. 3 that Enrique Lores stepped down from his position as CEO and was being temporarily replaced by Bruce Broussard, a member of the company’s board of directors since 2021.
From Barron's
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