Bok

American

[bok] / bɒk /

noun

Edward William, 1863–1930, U.S. editor and writer, born in the Netherlands.

Bok British

/ bɒk /

noun

short for Springbok

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Shasta was known for its fantasy lineup and full-color, wraparound dust jackets created by artists such as Hannes Bok, whose career is examined here by David M. Brinley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

Mr. Raghavendran, who holds three Penn degrees, including from Wharton, was named following the resignation of Scott L. Bok, an ally of Ms. Magill.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Some regions of the nebula, known as Bok globules, can withstand the fierce bombardment from the ultraviolet radiation pervading this region.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023

He then told one repairman, Kang Man Bok, to leave the room.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

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