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Cobbett
[ kob-it ]
noun
- William Peter Porcupine, 1763â1835, English political essayist and journalist in the U.S. and England.
Cobbett
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noun
- CobbettWilliam17631835MEnglishWRITING: journalistSOCIAL SCIENCE: social reformer William. 1763â1835, English journalist and social reformer; founded The Political Register (1802); author of Rural Rides (1830)
Example Sentences
When Rush somewhat mischievously suggested that Adams himself enjoyed the support of Federalist âpuffers,â specifically mentioning William Cobbett, Adams pleaded total ignorance: âNow I assure you upon my honor and the faith of the friendship between us that I never saw the face of Cobbett; and that I should not know him if I met him in my porridge dish.â
Popular reaction to the XYZ Affair generated a surge of hostility toward French supporters in America, and Abigail noted with pleasure the appearance of William Cobbettâs anti-Jefferson editorials in Porcupine's Gazette, where Jefferson was described as head of âthe frenchified faction in this countryâ and a leading member of âthe American Directory.â
Greg Tassi and Christie Cobbett seek damages greater than $50,000 in separate civil negligence lawsuits filed Tuesday against Scott Gragson and his employer, Colliers Nevada LLC.
But Stuart Cobbett, a lawyer who sat on McGillâs board of governors with Mr. Butts, said his style was âdirect but polite, never brusque.â
The eldersâ fury at Leveson was dressed up in invocations of Cobbett or Swift.
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