Burroughs

[ bur-ohz, buhr- ]

/ ˈbɜr oʊz, ˈbʌr- /

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noun

Edgar Rice, 1875–1950, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

John, 1837–1921, U.S. naturalist and essayist.

William Seward, 1855–98, U.S. inventor of the adding machine.

his grandson, William S(eward), 1914–1997, U.S. novelist.

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How to use Burroughs in a sentence

Separately, the state has received requests to remove Burroughs, Murray and the board’s chair, Miller.
Error-riddled ethics reports on school board create political firestorm in Prince George’s County|Rachel Chason, Donna St. George|August 24, 2021|Washington Post
Burroughs had won nearly 90 percent of the vote as of Wednesday morning, spelling all-but-certain victory over his challenger, 70-year-old government service retiree Gary Lee Falls.
Washington-area voters elect new school board members at unprecedented moment for education|Perry Stein, Hannah Natanson|November 4, 2020|Washington Post
In fact, the original Burroughs books possess a clear “green” streak that now seems quite prescient.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World?|Ted Gioia|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I bought Tarzan comic books, and even had a few issues of ERB-dom, a mimeographed fanzine devoted to the works of Burroughs.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World?|Ted Gioia|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

By any measure, Burroughs ranks among the finest adventure story authors of modern times.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World?|Ted Gioia|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Burroughs was doing all this a century ago, only in print form.
Can Tarzan of the Apes Survive in a Post-Colonial World?|Ted Gioia|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After this debut, Goines continued to write at a furious pace, producing a body of work that echoed Celine, Genet, and Burroughs.
The 10 Best Books About the Motor City|Bill Morris|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Near him stood, leaning on his drum, the tall bass-drum beater (Bill Burroughs) of the band.
Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment|John A. Sloan
The generous cords of Burroughs' haversack and canteen were unloosed and their gratuitous contents speedily disappeared.
Reminiscences of the Guilford Grays, Co. B., 27th N.C. Regiment|John A. Sloan
Mr. Burroughs goes on the basis that a definition is something hard and fast, absolute and eternal.
Revolution and Other Essays|Jack London
I came recently upon a wonderful saying by John Burroughs, which will be appreciated by every author.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society|Upton Sinclair
Years after, Mr. Burroughs said that his not having gone into the army was probably the greatest miss of his life.
Heroes of To-Day|Mary R. Parkman

British Dictionary definitions for Burroughs

Burroughs

/ (ˈbʌrəʊz) /

noun

Edgar Rice . 1875–1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories

William S (eward). 1914–97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie (1953), The Naked Lunch (1959), and Interzone (1989)

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