Robert
Americannoun
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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 not a linear progression," said CEO Robert Isom.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
On Monday, Ukraine's drone forces commander Robert Brovdi said 183 vessels had been struck in July.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Grandiose movies in the swords-and-sandals category, such as 1956’s “Helen of Troy,” directed by the “Sound of Music” filmmaker Robert Wise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The lawsuit alleges that Sheriff Robert Luna failed to confiscate Giandomenico’s phone after learning of the photos and tried to conceal from Nancy Lemus that the images existed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Things already look ugly,” Jack’s grandfather said, tapping Robert with his foot.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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