routh
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of routh
First recorded in 1710–20; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The man, later identified as Ryan Routh, fled but was caught.
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In a sentencing memorandum, Judge Aileen Cannon said Routh's crimes "undeniably warrant a life sentence".
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Routh's lawyer, Martin Ross, said they would be appealing the case.
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In his closing statement during the trial, Routh spoke in the third person and touched on a wide variety of unrelated topics, including US history, the Russia-Ukraine war and his intention to buy a boat - prompting the judge to repeatedly interrupt him and send the jury away.
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Routh pleaded not guilty and elected to represent himself during the trial, which began on 8 September.
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