Abbott
[ab-uh t]
- 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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Examples from the Web for abbott
Contemporary Examples
This month a judge intervened and granted a 30-day temporary stay on police action against Abbott.
However, Abbott is not about to let cold hard facts get in the way of a little politically motivated demagoguery.
Abbott took advantage of that opening and pulled down a hefty share of the Hispanic vote.
"As Texans, the bonds we share transcend our differences," Abbott said.
In addition to Cornyn and Abbott, George P. Bush will likely coast to victory.
Historical Examples
Miss Abbott was equally civil, but not to be appeased by good intentions.
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster
And Miss Abbott—she, too, was beautiful in her way, for all her gaucheness and conventionality.
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster
Then he turned to Miss Abbott and said, "Do you suppose we shall have difficulty with the man?"
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster
But before he could do so Harriet also had seen Miss Abbott.
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster
"And he never mentioned the baby once," Miss Abbott repeated.
Where Angels Fear to TreadE. M. Forster