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Bok

American

[bok] / bɒk /

noun

Edward William, 1863–1930, U.S. editor and writer, born in the Netherlands.

Bok British

/ bɒk /

noun

short for Springbok

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Shasta was known for its fantasy lineup and full-color, wraparound dust jackets created by artists such as Hannes Bok, whose career is examined here by David M. Brinley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Penn President Liz Magill and board Chairman Scott Bok resigned this month following her testimony at a House committee hearing.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Some regions of the nebula, known as Bok globules, can withstand the fierce bombardment from the ultraviolet radiation pervading this region.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

Justice Bok sent me a copy of his controversial speech at Radcliffe.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

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