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Abzug

American  
[ab-zoog] / ˈæb zʊg /

noun

  1. Bella (Savitzky) 1920–98, U.S. politician and women's-rights activist: congresswoman 1971–76.


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But in recent weeks, a bitter public dispute between Ms. Abzug’s daughter Liz Abzug and the filmmaker, Jeff L. Lieberman, has complicated what was supposed to be a celebration of the congresswoman’s life and legacy.

From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2023

“I’m old enough to have followed Bella Abzug through most of her career, and I learned so much about it,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

"So you'll see everyone from the queen to J. Lo to Bella Abzug to Serena Williams to Billie Holiday, Chita Rivera."

From Reuters ● Oct. 8, 2022

Related: Lily Tomlin: "Young people don't even know who Bella Abzug was"

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2022

I believe I spotted Billie Jean King as well as Bella Abzug, in one of her signature hats, smiling joyfully among the leaders of the march.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 4, 2022

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