Brooks
Gwendolyn, 1917–2000, U.S. poet and novelist.
Phillips, 1835–93, U.S. Protestant Episcopal bishop and pulpit orator.
Van Wyck [van wahyk], /væn ˈwaɪk/, 1886–1963, U.S. author and critic.
a male given name.
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How to use Brooks in a sentence
“It was almost like a basketball camp for kids,” Brooks said.
The Wizards’ implausible trip from covid purgatory to playoff contention | Barry Svrluga | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostThe guard has been a favorite in Washington since training camp, after which Brooks and his teammates agreed Neto was the standout player, but he has most often been categorized as a good, energetic shooter.
The Wizards’ ‘Wolfman’ is coming out of the dark | Ava Wallace | February 26, 2021 | Washington PostBrooks presents stories of officers caught in the middle of this tension.
A Georgetown professor trades her classroom for a police beat | Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostSurgical masks can also be adjusted to make them better fit the contours of the face, Brooks said.
Masks should fit better or be doubled up to protect against coronavirus variants, CDC says | Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostHe said Brooks's message for him as he works back into full shape is to remain aggressive and communicate more.
Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija are regaining their footing after missing so much time | Ava Wallace | February 4, 2021 | Washington Post
When Robert Haile pulled his own weapon, Brooks continued his stick-up.
Chicago’s Cops Don’t Even Get Investigated for Shooting People in the Back | Justin Glawe | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMy old boss, T. Brooks Ellis, the director of the Human Genome Project.
The Walking Dead’s ‘Self Help’: A Grim Show Displays Its Comedy Streak, and A Major Reveal | Melissa Leon | November 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBrooks later joked of Obama, “[The President] said, David, which sort of wine would you like me to turn your water into?”
Brooks resigned his seat but was immediately returned by his district in a special election.
The only difference was the writing staff was Neil Simon, Mel Brooks, and Carl Reiner, and they started writing on Monday.
Harry Shearer on Being Nixon, ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel, and Why Obama Should Return His Nobel | Marlow Stern | October 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBy a voice he saith: Hear me, ye divine offspring, and bud forth as the rose planted by the Brooks of waters.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousI do not know what I think; all my thoughts seem whirling round as leaves do in Brooks in the time of the spring rains.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonIn the first third of my road, which lay along the coast, I counted about thirty-two Brooks which we were obliged to walk through.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferIf the field be large, considerable though temporary Brooks may be created, which cut channels perhaps a foot in depth.
Outlines of the Earth's History | Nathaniel Southgate ShalerShe had no patterns to copy; but her imagination wandered through the green fields and by the murmuring Brooks of her rural home.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for Brooks
/ (brʊks) /
Geraldine . born 1955, Australian writer. Her novels include March (2005), which won the Pulitzer prize
Mel, real name Melvyn Kaminsky . born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)
(Troyal) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)
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