Baum
Americannoun
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L(yman) Frank 1856–1919, U.S. journalist, playwright, and author of children's books.
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Vicki, 1888–1960, U.S. novelist, born in Austria.
noun
Example Sentences
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Unbeknown to Baum, another Brooklynite was tackling the same problem—with a more industrial approach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Baum said, saying most responses have been positive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The first Monday in March, they spent about two hours together on the bridge while Parke walked Baum through his angle-grinding process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Following backlash, Kennedy has since distanced himself from Wisner Baum, but turned his stake over to his son Conor Kennedy, who works at the law firm.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
The writer L. Frank Baum and his artist-partner William Wallace Denslow visited the fair; its grandeur informed their creation of Oz.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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