Crossword-Solution: CORBETT
We have 5 clues for the answer “CORBETT”
| Clue | Answers |
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| Gentleman Jim of boxing | 1 answer |
| He defeated John L. Sullivan, 1892. | 1 answer |
| He knocked out Sullivan in 1892 | 1 answer |
| He took the title from Sullivan | 1 answer |
| Heavyweight champ of 1892-97 | 1 answer |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
EETAR
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with CORBETT (5)
Corbett admitted that, while in his prime he could doubtless have bested the new wonder, he would have found him a tough customer.
One curious incident of this early study occurred when "Jim" Corbett was asked to box a few rounds in front of the camera, with a "dark un" to be selected locally.
When this "sparring partner" came to face Corbett in the imitation ring he was so paralyzed with terror he could hardly move.
CORBETT, James J., known as "gentleman Jim," one-time champion fighter of the world, and a "has been" for whom everybody has a good word.
The count--in order to make the go possible--seems to be an expert at the art of self-defence, himself; and here we have the Corbett-Sullivan fight done over into literature.
Quotes with CORBETT (3)
Tonight, however, Dickens struck him in a different light. Beneath the author’s sentimental pity for the weak and helpless, he could discern a revolting pleasure in cruelty and suffering, while the grotesque figures of the people in Cruikshank’s illustrations revealed too clearly the hideous distortions of their souls. What had seemed humorous now appeared diabolic, and in disgust at these two favourites he turned to Walter Pater for the repose and dignity of a classic spirit…
The word is dissociate. There is no 'a' before the 'ss'. People invariably say dis-a-ssociate, which, if you're suffering Disso-ciative Identity Disorder/Multiple Personality Disorder, can be irritating. People then want to know how many personalities I have and the answer is: I don't know. The first book about Multiple Personality Disorder to make an impact was Flora Rheta Schreiber's Sybil, published in 1973, which carries the subtitle: The True and Extraordinary Story of a…
On the publicity tour of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' I was asked over and over again, if, as the writer, I felt it was a fair depiction of real life to have someone of my er, below average looks, hook up with hottie John Corbett.
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Appears in: LAT, NYT, WSJ.
Used 5 times in crossword archives (1953–2014).