Blum

[ bloom ]

/ blum /

noun

Lé·on

[lee-on; French ley-awn] /ˈli ɒn; French leɪˈɔ̃/, 1872–1950, French statesman, journalist, and Socialist Party leader: premier of France 1936–37, 1938, 1946–47.

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Examples from the Web for blum

Truth is stranger than fiction, however, and no one knows that more than Blum.
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Dubbed Christus, images of the statue can be found to this day in Mormon welcome centers across the nation, Blum says.
Was Jesus Lily-White? Author Edward Blum Discusses Race and the Mormon Religion|Jamie Reno|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Blum and his producing partner, Steven Schneider, told CAA they wanted to come on as producers.
The Next Blair Witch?|Kim Masters|October 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Fortunately for Blum and his associates, Goodman at that point also belonged to Paramount.
The Next Blair Witch?|Kim Masters|October 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Hear my interview with Blum on the public radio show The Business here.
The Next Blair Witch?|Kim Masters|October 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
"Very far from winged are Blum's feet," responded Miss Margaretta, shaking her head gravely.
Anne|Constance Fenimore Woolson
Very likely she is in love with him, instead of with that disagreeable Blum.
An American Girl in Munich|Mabel W. Daniels
Mr. Blum, Anne, is a poor artist whom Aunt Gretta is cruel enough to dislike.
Anne|Constance Fenimore Woolson
Blum, you are so devoted to me and so anxious to serve me that I am always in a panic when I look at you.
The Possessed|Fyodor Dostoevsky
Blum had staked his life on the issue of the struggle, by coming to Vienna during the siege.
The Revolutionary Movement of 1848-9 in Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany|C. Edmund (Charles Edmund) Maurice

British Dictionary definitions for blum

Blum

/ (bluːm) /

noun

Léon (leɔ̃). 1872–1950, French socialist statesman; premier of France (1936–37; 1938; 1946–47)

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