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How do you use Wilbur in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.

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Wilbur in a sentence

Related words

Wilbur | Wilburn | Wilburys | Wilbury | Wilburton

Wilbur meaning

  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
  3. A stereotypical given name for a pig.

Using Wilbur

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname originating as a matronymic. | A male given name transferred from the surname. | A stereotypical given name for a pig.
  • In the example corpus, wilbur often appears in combinations such as: wilbur ross, secretary wilbur, wilbur and.

Context around Wilbur

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Often before:

jay 2× wright 1× jim 1× named 1× parents 1× secretary 1× vet 1× iris 1× ryan 1× wynne 1×

Often after:

ross 2× 1898 1× incorrectly 1× nationalist 1× notes 1× shorty 1× glick 1× recently 1× wright 1× teaches 1×

Sentence patterns with Wilbur

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

20 as wilbur notes russian 1× almira and wilbur wa 1× by jim wilbur but he 1× commerce secretary wilbur ross however 1× endearingly named wilbur 1× iris wilbur glick a 1× kansas wynne wilbur recently retired 1× manager jay wilbur was also 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a loving and 1× actually the first 1× also in attendance 1× also part of 1× bonnie known as 1× business manager jay 1×

Common sentence endings:

and art education 1× and wilbur wa 1× beach last december 1× but he missed 1× endearingly named wilbur 1× had in store 1×

Words around Wilbur

Just before it in the word index:

wilbraham 10 wilbourn 2 wilbon 12 wilbert 17 wilberg 4 wilberforce 42

Just after it in the word index:

wilburn 18 wilburton 2 wilbury 4 wilburys 12 wilby 9 wilcannia 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

adultery 199 aromatic 199 assures 199 badgers 199 barlow 199 bona 199

Corpus analysis for Wilbur

  • In this selection, "wilbur" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 20.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, jay, wright, jim, ross, 1898 and incorrectly stand out and add context to how "wilbur" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 20 as wilbur notes russian and almira and wilbur wa. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "wilbur" sits close to words such as adultery, aromatic and assures, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with wilbur

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Last year, deputies arrested 456, said sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Wilbur. (11 words)

Actually, the first shot taken was by Jim Wilbur, but he missed! (12 words)

In reply, Thornton had said council members had ample opportunity to vet Wilbur. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

With so much empty commercial space in the city, Wilbur said, it didn't make sense to include commercial space that might sit empty upon completion, especially when residential units are in such high demand. (35 words)

Bonnie, known as “Jean” or “Jeannie” to her immediate family, was born on May 30, 1947 to parents Wilbur “Shorty” and Fernetta “Blondie” (Pettiecord) Jurries and grew up in Emmetsburg, Iowa. (31 words)

Iris Wilbur Glick, a Republican political strategist and principal at lobbying firm McCarthy Strategic Solutions, said Cameron had to run a nearly flawless campaign to have a chance of beating Beshear. (31 words)

Exclamation examples

Actually, the first shot taken was by Jim Wilbur, but he missed! (12 words)

Example sentences (20)

Business manager Jay Wilbur was also involved. citation For the same-named British bandleader, see Jay Wilbur (1898–1970).

Jakab 1997, p. 73. Wilbur incorrectly believed a tail was not necessary, Wright, Wilbur.

Wilbur Nationalist 20. As Wilbur notes, Russian advisors played important roles in these early campaigns.

Actually, the first shot taken was by Jim Wilbur, but he missed!

Also in attendance from Trumpworld was Wilbur Ross, the Palm Beach billionaire turned commerce secretary.

Also part of the respite experience is a converted lorry who is endearingly named Wilbur.

Bonnie, known as “Jean” or “Jeannie” to her immediate family, was born on May 30, 1947 to parents Wilbur “Shorty” and Fernetta “Blondie” (Pettiecord) Jurries and grew up in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Former Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, however, told Fox Business News earlier this week there was no reason other than “xenophobia” to reject the sale.

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In reply, Thornton had said council members had ample opportunity to vet Wilbur.

Iris Wilbur Glick, a Republican political strategist and principal at lobbying firm McCarthy Strategic Solutions, said Cameron had to run a nearly flawless campaign to have a chance of beating Beshear.

Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel Gutted homes are observed in Wilbur-By-The-Sea, just south of Daytona Beach, last December.

Last year, deputies arrested 456, said sheriff’s spokesman Ryan Wilbur.

Originally from Manhattan, Kansas, Wynne Wilbur recently retired from a professor position at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, where she worked for 17 years, teaching ceramics and art education.

She also enjoyed playing "Party", "Couples", and "Duplicate Bridge" with her friends in Almira and Wilbur, WA.

The Bauers left the shelter with Wilbur — and five other puppies that were soon adopted.

When Orville and Wilbur Wright completed their first true flight in December 1903, they could scarcely have imagined what the future of flight had in store.

When the fire moved swept over the farm in August, Lawrie's father, Jeff Findlay, had to escape without Pumba and her sister Miss Wilbur.

Wilbur teaches participants how to steady their breath, using bubble wands, as part of the class.

With so much empty commercial space in the city, Wilbur said, it didn't make sense to include commercial space that might sit empty upon completion, especially when residential units are in such high demand.

A loving and much loved nana to Alexandra and Samuel and their partners Alexander and Katy and great nana to Vincent and Wilbur.

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Common combinations with wilbur

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "wilbur" in a sentence?
An example: "Business manager Jay Wilbur was also involved. citation For the same-named British bandleader, see Jay Wilbur (1898–1970)." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "wilbur" from authentic English texts.
What does "wilbur" mean?
Wilbur means: A surname originating as a matronymic.
How many example sentences with "wilbur" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "wilbur", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.