LBJ
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Those of ancient lineage may be thinking of the infamous LBJ phone call badgering the head of ABC to get college-football broadcasts for Lady Bird’s TV station.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Plus: A Financial Flashback to 60 years ago, when LBJ clashed with the Fed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
LBJ: I know that every American of good will joins me in mourning the death of this outstanding leader and in praying for peace and understanding throughout this land.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2024
Though LBJ bemoans, “This was supposed to be my ‘Hamilton!’” at class’s end, the sold-out return of an original Elysian Theater favorite proves Zimmerman’s not throwing away their shot.—J.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2024
Mom said it was one of the bonuses of living at the LBJ Apartments, because we’d be able to pick up a little Spanish without even studying.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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