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Bangs

American  
[bangz] / bæŋz /

noun

  1. John Kendrick 1862–1922, U.S. humorist.


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To complicate matters, “Rock*” is purportedly the work of one L. Conway Bangs, a onetime editor of a fictional music magazine called Velveteen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

It’s hard to imagine Crowe’s mentor Bangs not leading with that scene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025

Bangs were heard throughout the majority of the match as PSG fans geared up for their football team's Champions League final against Inter Milan in Munich.

From BBC ● May 31, 2025

So I reached out to a few aviation safety experts, like Bangs, and peppered them with questions: Are planes getting more dangerous?

From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2024

I was so good, I could have been on Mr. Pinkerton’s payroll myself, with Mr. Bangs worrying over my every need.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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