Ervin
Americannoun
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Samuel James, Jr. Sam, 1896–1985, U.S. jurist and politician: senator 1954–74.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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Newby’s opponent — Sam J. Ervin IV, the son of a federal judge and the grandson of a legendary U.S. senator — depended mostly on $240,000 provided by North Carolina’s pioneering public financing system.
From Salon
Ervin did not respond to a request for comment.
From Salon
A few weeks before Election Day, polls showed Ervin ahead.
From Salon
The cash funded waves of ads supporting Newby and blasting Ervin.
From Salon
Model Ashley Graham and her husband Justin Ervin lived apart for many years in a long-distance relationship as did actor Helena Bonham Carter and director Tim Burton during their 13-year relationship.
From BBC
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