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Lamar

American  
[luh-mahr] / ləˈmɑr /

noun

  1. Joseph R., 1857–1916, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1911–16.

  2. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus 1825–93, U.S. politician and jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1888–93.

  3. a male given name.


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There is also a heavy emphasis on celebrated voices of protest in music including Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Public Enemy, Kendrick Lamar and Springsteen himself.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He told us in confidence that merger talks among Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, Dallas Cowboys president Tex Schramm and Mr. Rozelle had concluded that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Trojans jumped to a 16-0 lead before Lamar scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Universal Music Group, the entertainment giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar, has rejected a takeover offer by billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Travis and Lamar rustled and stirred, and Jim Bowie peeked at me over the steeple of his hands.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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