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Crosby

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Cros·by  (krôzb), Harry Lillis Known as "Bing." 1903-1977.
American singer and actor noted for his crooning voice and for roles in many films, including Going My Way (1944), for which he won an Academy Award.
Crosby [ˈkrɒzbɪ]
n
(Placename) a town in NW England, in Sefton unitary authority, Merseyside. Pop.: 52 869 (1991)
Crosby2
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(Biographies / Crosby, Bing (1904-1977) M, US, MUSIC: popular singer, FILMS AND TV: actor) Bing, real name Harry Lillis Crosby. 1904-77, US singer and film actor; famous for his style of crooning: best known for the song ``White Christmas'' from the film Holiday Inn (1942)
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Noun1.CrosbyCrosby - United States singer and film actor (1904-1977)
Bing Crosby, Harry Lillis Crosby


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