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[roo-bee] / ˈru bi /






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In 1960, Theodore Maiman demonstrated the first working laser using a synthetic ruby rod and a photographer’s flash lamp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The 1939 movie sees Dorothy wearing the Wicked Witch of the East’s ruby slippers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

They also gave the Queen a Tiffany & Co vintage 18-carat gold, diamond and ruby flower brooch.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Its ruby eyes were windows to an interior furnace.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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