Kum

British

/ kʊm /

noun

a variant spelling of Qom

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I call on two friends, industry insiders at Lee Kum Kee.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Gordon Chan Kum Tong scored a late consolation try for the tourists in an entertaining contest.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024

North Korea came close to scoring in 44th when Choe Kum Ok’s shot was stopped on the line by Japanese keeper Yamashita.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024

Yan likes Lee Kum Kee, especially its premium and double-fermented options.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2021

Before him to the north the cliff fell away sharply to the Kum River, a broad stroke of silver ribboning its way through the hills and plains.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

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