Amory
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In 1926, Charles-Edward Amory Winslow, a professor of public health at Yale and president of the American Public Health Association, envisioned a new approach in his speech at the society’s annual meeting.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025
Ahead of a second trip into the worst-hit area, Amory Mowrey spent $1,700 to load his and his friend's SUVs with toilet paper, cases of water, packs of batteries and sacks of rice.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2023
In a surprise turn, John Cameron Mitchell plays Amory, with Cruella de Vil hair and nearly visible fangs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Amory locks himself, his family and his dinner guests in the library, shutting off the lights and allowing the thief a chance to return the stolen formula.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022
"I need a whole tray. Ser Amory is partial to them."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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