Rayburn

[ rey-burn ]

noun
  1. Sam, 1882–1961, U.S. lawyer and political leader: Speaker of the House 1940–47, 1949–53, 1955–61.

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How to use Rayburn in a sentence

  • As Rayburn had expected, the Indians halted—but keeping more under cover than he had counted upon—and held some sort of a council.

    The Aztec Treasure-House | Thomas Allibone Janvier
  • If you don't want to run it yourself, I'll run it for you on th' shares; an' I guess Rayburn'll be glad t' go along as clown.

    The Aztec Treasure-House | Thomas Allibone Janvier
  • Rayburn decided that our expedition could be made more effectively with a small force than with a large one.

    The Aztec Treasure-House | Thomas Allibone Janvier
  • Standing hidden behind a rock, Rayburn examined the valley carefully through a field-glass for a long while.

    The Aztec Treasure-House | Thomas Allibone Janvier