Lovejoy

[ luhv-joi ]

/ ˈlʌvˌdʒɔɪ /

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noun

Elijah P(arish), 1802–37, U.S. abolitionist and newspaper editor.

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The organization was founded by Scientologist and actress Anne Archer, and Lovejoy is on its board.
The Scientology Diet?|Kim Masters|March 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Asked whether he endorsed the diet program and products, Lovejoy did not respond.
The Scientology Diet?|Kim Masters|March 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Anti-Scientology groups say Lovejoy appears to be linked to Scientology through a group called Artists for Human Rights.
The Scientology Diet?|Kim Masters|March 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Dey hanged him on a ole oak tree in de Lovejoy grove, whar de Governor's mansion am now standin' an' dey buried him under de tree.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various

A friend bought the newspaper from its owners, and urged Lovejoy to write as boldly as before.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
Lovejoy sent his printing-press to Alton by steamboat, and it was delivered at the wharf on a Sunday morning, about daybreak.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
The steamboat company had agreed to land the press on Monday, and Lovejoy refused to move it from the dock on the Sabbath.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
They wanted order and quiet, and hoped that Lovejoy would not stir up more trouble.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland