dur
adjective
(in music) written in a major key; major.
dur
American
[door ]
/ dur /
adjective
German.
Dur.
British
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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Of all the cartoons shown at Charlie Hébdo, my favourite is the one "C'est dur d'être aimé par des cons"! The cartoonists were brilliant!
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2015
His workers have a time-incentive program which boosted production 62%, wages 30% dur ing the first year of operation.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I am a dur and have a tough skull," he has said.
From Time Magazine Archive
The man on trial had not testified on his own behalf dur ing the five-day presentation of his defense case.
From Time Magazine Archive
He gav a ran-tan at th' back dur, wi' his whip-hondle; and when th' little lass coom with a candle, he said, 'Aw've getten a weshin'-machine for yo.'
From Th' Barrel Organ by Edwin Waugh
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