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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

This division created some legendary congressmen, such as the East Side’s two future mayors, John Lindsay and Edward Koch, and the West Side’s feminist hero, Bella Abzug.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

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

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2022