Abbott

[ ab-uh t ]

/ ˈæb ət /

noun

Berenice,1898–1991, U.S. photographer.

Edith,1876–1957, and her sister Grace, 1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.

Ed·ville Ger·hardt

[ed-vil gair-hahrt] /ˈɛd vɪl ˈgɛər hɑrt/,1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.

George,1887–1995, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.

Jacob,1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.

Sir John Joseph Caldwell,1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.

Robert Seng·stake

[seng-stak] /ˈsɛŋ stæk/,1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.

WilliamBud,1898–1974, U.S. actor, producer, and comedian, best known as the straight man of Abbott and Costello.

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Example sentences from the Web for abbott

This month a judge intervened and granted a 30-day temporary stay on police action against Abbott.
How Dickens and Scrooge Saved Christmas|Clive Irving|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, Abbott is not about to let cold hard facts get in the way of a little politically motivated demagoguery.
The New Texas Governor’s Cynical Immigration Threat|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abbott took advantage of that opening and pulled down a hefty share of the Hispanic vote.
Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"As Texans, the bonds we share transcend our differences," Abbott said.
In Texas, Cruz, Perry Crow Over GOP Rout|Tim Mak|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In addition to Cornyn and Abbott, George P. Bush will likely coast to victory.
The Most Interesting Place to Be Tonight|Tim Mak|November 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Soon after Mr. Abbott bought out the interest of M. S. Easton.
Fifty Years In The Northwest|William Henry Carman Folsom
"But, Wesley, seems to me you've just got to get that letter aboard," said Abbott.
The War-Trail Fort|James Willard Schultz
You think Mrs. Abbott will teach him much better than I could, and in that you are quite right.
The Whirlpool|George Gissing
I did not visit him again, but Abbott wrote to tell me that he had made an excellent recovery without hitch or relapse.
The Strand Magazine, Volume VII, Issue 38, February 1894|Various
No writer of children's books, not even the renowned Peter Parley has ever been so successful as Abbott.
Croquet|Anonymous

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