Langston
[lang-stuh n]
- John Mercer,1829–97, U.S. public official, diplomat, and educator.
- a male given name.
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Contemporary Examples
That, as Langston Hughes would say, is deep like the rivers.
But what Langston Hughes called "the quarter of the Negroes," is not the area of our world most threatened by a falling sky.
Historical Examples
Mr. Langston had driven out to the post with Willett that afternoon.
Under FireCharles King
Langston saw it, but went quietly on with the business in hand.
Under FireCharles King
"Go on," said Langston, with deep interest in his keen, shrewd face.
Under FireCharles King
Then Langston, at his mother's prayer, went over and fetched him home.
Under FireCharles King
"Mr. Langston, Doctor Harmon asked me to call you," she said.
The HarvesterGene Stratton Porter