Boswell
Americannoun
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James, 1740–95, Scottish author: biographer of Samuel Johnson.
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any devoted biographer of a specific person.
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He thinks of himself as the investigator’s Boswell, but “it was just my luck to be the only biographer in the world whose subject was determined not to tell me anything about himself.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
"I don't really see a humanitarian truce working," says Boswell.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
The Steelers scored first with a 59-yard field goal by Chris Boswell in the opening quarter, but after that it was virtually all Chargers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
"As the design agency, Sandia is responsible for the component until the weapon is retired. Sandia is accountable for ensuring that the weapon with the fuze attached is safe, secure and reliable," Boswell said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
She was about to remind me of it but I said Boswell aloud, very slowly as if in a recital or bee.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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