Barzun
Americannoun
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“The show gets the informality of really good meetings in the foreign secretary’s office, minus the people dropping dead,” said Matthew Barzun, who served as ambassador during the Obama administration.
From New York Times • May 15, 2023
Barack Obama turned to businessman Matthew Barzun and lawyer Louis Susman during his time in office.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2021
His arrival in London has been much anticipated – not least because it comes after an eight-month lapse in official representation; Obama appointee Matthew Barzun departed in January.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2017
If confirmed, Johnson would replace Matthew Barzun, who was finance chair for President Obama’s 2012 election campaign.
From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2017
Over the years, wordsmiths from Noah Webster to Jacques Barzun have suggested that maybe we should ditch Choose one: The girl that married dear old Dad or The girl who married dear old Dad.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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