Langston
Americannoun
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John Mercer, 1829–97, U.S. public official, diplomat, and educator.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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Over the past half-dozen years, International Literary Properties has purchased stakes in the literary estates of the late authors Georges Simenon, Evelyn Waugh, Langston Hughes, Tennessee Williams and others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Langston said despite the loss the cubs' mother, Tipah, has proven herself to be an "exceptional parent" throughout their development.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
“We see a more tepid rate” in the range of a 1% to 1.5% bump, wrote TD Cowen’s Ryan Langston in a Monday morning note.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Neo Langston, a social media influencer often photographed with the singer, bailed out of the Los Angeles Police Department’s jail for $60,000 over the weekend, records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2026
Only Langston I’m worried ’bout is the one sitting here in front of me.”
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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