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The other finalists are "Liberty's Exiles," a study of the American loyalist diaspora by Maya Janasoff; Matt Ridley's upbeat "The Rational Optimist" and "Reprobates," John Stubbs' portrait of 17th-century Cavaliers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2011

Reprobates... that is, without proof, by having no occasion of shewing our power in punishing you.

From The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 54: 2 Corinthians The Challoner Revision by

They did teach us a few new diversions, but we were ready for instruction and the Reprobates would have corrupted us anyhow, so it is no matter.

From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow

But never mind—let it go; it is a good deal like sherry, only it tastes better, and the Reprobates said—but as I mentioned before, let it go—it really does not matter now.

From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow

In the language of the Reprobates, "One gets his money's worth in Cairo, if he makes his headquarters at Shepheard's and sits in the game."

From The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise by Paine, Albert Bigelow