Robert
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Henry Martyn 1837–1923, U.S. engineer and authority on parliamentary procedure: author of Robert's Rules of Order (1876, revised 1915).
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “glory” and “bright.”
Example Sentences
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It’s nominally about former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and the Vietnam War, but Rhodes clearly intends the contemporary resonance:
From Salon
In court, Homeland Security Investigator Robert Kurtz admitted he erroneously listed the address published by the protester account as Huitzilin’s in multiple reports and affidavits.
From Los Angeles Times
Ellison began his quest in earnest with a September visit to Zaslav’s Beverly Hills home, once owned by legendary Paramount studio chief Robert Evans.
I Swear collected three awards on the night, with best actor and rising star going to Robert Aramayo for his lead performance, as well as best casting.
From BBC
The robot "has a full awareness of its environment" thanks to 22 sensors and various types of cameras, said Arnaud Robert, president of Hexagon Robotics.
From Barron's
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