Abbott
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Berenice, 1898–1991, U.S. photographer.
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Edith, 1876–1957, and her sister Grace, 1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.
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Edville Gerhardt 1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.
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George, 1887–1995, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.
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Jacob, 1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.
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Sir John Joseph Caldwell, 1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.
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Robert Sengstake 1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.
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William Bud, 1898–1974, U.S. actor, producer, and comedian, best known as the straight man of Abbott and Costello.
Example Sentences
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A three-term state representative endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
The current acting FDA head, Kyle Diamantas, is a lawyer who has in the past represented Abbott Laboratories ABT 1.04%increase; green up pointing triangle .
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Wigon’s most recent film, “Sanctuary,” was a twisty thriller about sexual politics with Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott that deserved to make more of a splash.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Jack Abbott also offered the prime minister his support telling the BBC that the government could not deliver the "fundamental change" voters wanted "if we keep chopping and changing leaders".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
When Danny Donato told me my parents were weirdos, she screamed at him until Mrs. Abbott had to literally pull her out of the room.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
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