Lew
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a runaway slave shows up out back, pursued by hounds, having heard that the Van Lew house is the place to run for help.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
For older Angelenos who knew Lew Wasserman, watching the travails has called to mind one of the grandfather’s adages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
In 1969 Northern Songs co-founder Dick James sold his controlling block of shares to ATV, controlled by television magnate Lew Grade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
His grandfather, Lew Wasserman, built MCA from a talent agency into an entertainment conglomerate that acquired Universal Pictures, running the combined company for nearly 30 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Still, the office help at Lew Pants often quit without even telephoning Mr. Gonzalez.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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