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How to pronounce roberts

IPA transcription: ['ɹɑbɚts]

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Noun

  • United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

  • United States evangelist (born 1918)

  • United States writer remembered for his historical novels about colonial America (1885-1957)

  • a Welsh pirate credited with having taken more than 400 ships (1682-1722)

  • United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

Usage examples

  • The county was named for James Robertson, founder of Nashville and a state senator.
  • He was survived by his former wife Valmai Roberts and his three children.
  • Robertson never made much money from his writing, a circumstance that greatly embittered him.
  • Frank Roberts, vicar of Saint John Hall, Southall.
  • "Urban Tribal" also features a new accompanying vocal by Harper Robertson.
  • Three documentaries on Roberts have been released.
  • He also announced that he would vote to confirm Roberts.
  • It is home to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's and women's basketball teams.
  • It was produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin.
  • The BlueCats played their home games at Roberts Municipal Stadium.