Kum
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Yes, that Lee Kum Kee, the ones that invented oyster sauce.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Ilaiyaraaja remained a major force, scoring hits for films such as Nizhalkuthu, Virumaandi and Cheeni Kum.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
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
Kum, 47, deputy commander of a National Guard unit, who has spent months fighting in eastern Ukraine, said his battalion had taken losses but seen no desertions.
From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2022
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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