Deborah
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a prophetess and judge of ancient Israel.
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Also Debora. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “bee.”
noun
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a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5)
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Rebecca's nurse (Genesis 35:8)
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The Nottingham Inquiry - led by retired judge Deborah Taylor, has been hearing evidence from a number of witnesses about events leading up to the attacks.
From BBC
Deborah Acosta is a Miami-based reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering real estate and the concentration of capital and influence in South Florida.
Chaired by senior retired judge Deborah Taylor, it began in February last year and aims to report back within two years.
From BBC
The Nottingham Inquiry is being chaired by retired judge Her Honour Deborah Taylor and is expected to hear evidence until the end of May.
From BBC
The Nottingham Inquiry - chaired by retired judge Her Honour Deborah Taylor - will hear evidence until the end of May.
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