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
LBJ used the Tonkin Gulf resolution, which Congress overwhelmingly supported, to widen the war in Vietnam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
But I’m starting to see the value in using LBJ to think about Trump.
From Slate • May 19, 2025
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
“A little more practice,” Mr. Ballard said, “and you’ll be a better thrower than President LBJ ever hoped to be. You come by anytime, okay? The shoes will always be waiting for you.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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