: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
plural Reubens
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread compare rachel entry 2
: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry
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Chris Looft, ABC News, 22 May 2024
When fire broke out at the SouthPark location on May 18, 2023, the construction site had only one exit — a second stairway had been removed two weeks before the blaze, according to a lawsuit filed by the families of Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes, who died in the fire.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
According to Horry County Police Department booking records seen by PEOPLE, Laura was booked on May 13 at 2:29 a.m. and is being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Meet Reuben, a mixed breed pup who has been with the Licking County Humane Society for eight months and is desperately in need of some loving within the warm embrace of a family.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
But attempts by him and firefighters to rescue Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes, who were trapped on the sixth floor, failed.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Courtesy Reuben Laryea Reuben Laryea is a neuroscience major at Christopher Newport University.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 May 2024
The daily breakfast menu includes steak and eggs, Reuben eggs Benedict and strawberry ricotta French toast.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Next up was linebacker Reuben Foster (1/31), whose off-field issues led to his release.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Noun
He was detained alongside Marcel Malanga and another U.S. national, Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, according to Congolese officials.
—Chris Looft, ABC News, 22 May 2024
When fire broke out at the SouthPark location on May 18, 2023, the construction site had only one exit — a second stairway had been removed two weeks before the blaze, according to a lawsuit filed by the families of Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes, who died in the fire.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
According to Horry County Police Department booking records seen by PEOPLE, Laura was booked on May 13 at 2:29 a.m. and is being held at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Meet Reuben, a mixed breed pup who has been with the Licking County Humane Society for eight months and is desperately in need of some loving within the warm embrace of a family.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2024
But attempts by him and firefighters to rescue Demonte Sherrill and Reuben Holmes, who were trapped on the sixth floor, failed.
—Gavin Off, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Courtesy Reuben Laryea Reuben Laryea is a neuroscience major at Christopher Newport University.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 May 2024
The daily breakfast menu includes steak and eggs, Reuben eggs Benedict and strawberry ricotta French toast.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
Next up was linebacker Reuben Foster (1/31), whose off-field issues led to his release.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Reuben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reuben. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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