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Robeson

[ rohb-suhn ]

noun

  1. Paul, 1898–1976, U.S. singer and actor.


Robeson

/ ˈrəʊbsən /

noun

  1. RobesonPaul18981976MUSMUSIC: bass singerTHEATRE: actorPOLITICS: civil-rights leader Paul . 1898–1976, US bass singer, actor, and leader in the Black civil rights movement


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In the years that followed, Robeson would pay a terrible price for his commitment to our struggle.

Robeson entertained us by inspiring us as all great artists do.

Robeson was as little known as Borie had been before he was appointed, but he was not the same kind of nonentity.

And Mr. Robeson, instead of being rebuked, is commended by the committee, and is continued in office.

Who ever thought of writing the history of autobiography before Mrs. Anna Robeson Burr?

Mr. Robeson is the most amiable of hosts, beams and laughs a great deal.

Mr. Blaine and Mr. Robeson, supplemented by General Schenck, are great poker-players.

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Robert's Rules of OrderRobeson, Paul