Franchot
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Franchot Tone’s car died and left him stuck, until he saw a bread truck and asked the driver for a lift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
They are vying to replace Peter Franchot, who has been comptroller since 2006 but stepped down this year to run unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for governor.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2022
The winner will replace Peter Franchot, who ran for the Democratic nomination for governor this year and who has been comptroller since 2006.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2022
Mr. Franchot said it is “a confusing situation” that speaks to the need for the sort of government reforms he plans to implement as governor.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2022
Franchot invented the moderator lamp in 1836, which, because of its simplicity and efficiency soon superseded many other lamps designed for burning animal and vegetable oils.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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