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Abernathy

American

[ab-er-nath-ee] / ˈæb ərˌnæθ i /

noun

Ralph (David), 1926–90, U.S. clergyman and civil rights leader.

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When interviewer Abernathy adds, “Your daughter must feel so supported when she’s out there,” Roberts has a shift in tone.

From Salon • May 5, 2024

Abernathy is a consultant for several possible candidates for McCarthy’s seat, including state Sen. Shannon Grove, who has not announced whether she’ll run.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

“Today we have only 6,000 surviving newspapers, many struggling to survive,” said the report “The State of Local News 2023,” authored by Penelope Muse Abernathy.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

“The tables were turned — I’ve never seen it happen,” Abernathy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

First, there was a rousing warm-up speech by King's associate and successor in Montgomery, the Reverend Ralph Abernathy.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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