Agnew
Americannoun
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David Hayes, 1818–92, U.S. surgeon.
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Spiro T(heodore) 1918–96, U.S. politician: vice president 1969–73; resigned 1973.
noun
Example Sentences
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Agnew mailed Merriam a single tooth, but the bearskin had already been sent to someone in Korea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
One tool that can help guide people’s decisions about splurging is a personal values statement, said Ashley Agnew, a financial therapist at Edward Jones.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
AT&T’s FirstNet President Scott Agnew said in a published response to the inspector general report that the carrier fulfilled its contractual obligations during the fires and the report didn’t meet government-audit standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Agnew says his most memorable experience of being recognised came when he was "in my trunks in a swimming pool in Turkey and kids came up and said, 'You're PC Plum'."
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
Burnham ordered his key contractors—including Agnew & Co., erecting the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building—to stop work immediately.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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