Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

La Follette

American  
[luh fol-it] / lə ˈfɒl ɪt /

noun

  1. Robert Marion, 1855–1925, U.S. political leader: U.S. senator 1906–25.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It hired the lobbyists Thomas Corcoran and Robert La Follette Jr., a former senator, for their political connections.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

“The party that puts the first fresh face forward wins this election,” Ryan said at an event on the University of Wisconsin campus organized by the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tapped Godlewski for the role on March 17, the day her predecessor, longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette, abruptly resigned less than three months into his eleventh consecutive term.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Starting his career as a Republican, La Follette was in the U.S.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2023

It was La Follette who first grasped the danger.

From The Justice of the King by Drummond, Hamilton