On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Dobbin. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as workhorse and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Dobbin meaning
- An old jaded horse.
- Sea gravel mixed with sand.
- Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)
Synonyms of Dobbin
Using Dobbin
- The main meaning on this page is: An old jaded horse. | Sea gravel mixed with sand. | Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)
- Useful related words include: farm horse, workhorse.
- In the example corpus, dobbin often appears in combinations such as: dobbin and, dobbin said, william dobbin.
Context around Dobbin
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 5 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dobbin
- In this selection, "dobbin" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, winsor, marry, knows, reports, leaves and puts stand out and add context to how "dobbin" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include better man dobbin and chairman peter dobbin was thrilled. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dobbin" sits close to words such as abdulkadir, abed and abhay, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dobbin
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
All drums were by Dobbin. (5 words)
Calman said investigators are working with Dobbin's distraught family. (10 words)
Abby Lawless and Eloise Clegg portray the loveable Dobbin the horse. (11 words)
Becky shows Amelia George's note, kept all this time from the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and Amelia finally realises that George was not the perfect man she always thought, and that she has rejected a better man, Dobbin. (41 words)
Roughly two-thirds of American colleges in 2016 had diversity training for faculty, and 43% of those trainings were mandatory, to a survey conducted by researchers Frank Dobbin of Harvard University and Alexandra Kalev of Tel-Aviv University. (38 words)
Clyde's (near the Columbia Mall and on Lake Kittamaqundi), Sonoma's (in Owen Brown), along with Nottingham's Tavern and The Green Turtle (near Dobbin Center) regularly bring in groups to perform. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
However, Becky has decided that Amelia should marry Dobbin, even though she knows Dobbin is her enemy.
Abby Lawless and Eloise Clegg portray the loveable Dobbin the horse.
Enmore has a new neighbourhood bar that sounds worth having on your radar, Winsor Dobbin reports.
Youth Club chairman Peter Dobbin was thrilled with the team's win but was also keen to praise those at Hilversum for hosting another 'wonderful' tournament.
All drums were by Dobbin.
Calman said investigators are working with Dobbin's distraught family.
Eye-catching cameos from Gianluca Frabotta, Ousmane Diakite, Lewis Dobbin and Wallace were important as Albion sail on.
If Dobbin and Calvert-Lewin depart Goodison Park this week then it will mean Everton can continue to drive a hard bargain for Branthwaite, who is their most expensive asset.
Lead counsel for the inquiry Clair Dobbin KC asked if this had become a “cause of some difficulty” for ministers in the Stormont powersharing Executive.
Meanwhile, Ms Dobbin said they were expecting former Police Service of Northern Ireland assistant chief constable Alan Todd to give evidence to the inquiry on Wednesday.
Miss Dobbin said that no matter what, she still loved the job.
Roughly two-thirds of American colleges in 2016 had diversity training for faculty, and 43% of those trainings were mandatory, to a survey conducted by researchers Frank Dobbin of Harvard University and Alexandra Kalev of Tel-Aviv University.
Wine writer Winsor Dobbin has some suggestions for taking wine roads less travelled – all of them under $45.
After Amelia finally chooses Becky's friendship over his during their stay in Germany, Dobbin leaves in disgust.
After George is killed, Dobbin puts together an annuity to help support Amelia, ostensibly with the help of George's fellow officers.
After the death of Mr Osborne, Amelia, Jos, George and Dobbin go to Germany, where they encounter the destitute Becky.
Amelia feels that this dishonours the memory of her dead and revered husband, and this leads to a complete breach between her and Dobbin.
Becky shows Amelia George's note, kept all this time from the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and Amelia finally realises that George was not the perfect man she always thought, and that she has rejected a better man, Dobbin.
Clyde's (near the Columbia Mall and on Lake Kittamaqundi), Sonoma's (in Owen Brown), along with Nottingham's Tavern and The Green Turtle (near Dobbin Center) regularly bring in groups to perform.
Dobbin forbids this, and reminds Amelia of her jealousy of Becky with her husband.
Common combinations with dobbin
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: