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Murrow

American  
[mur-oh, muhr-oh] / ˈmɜr oʊ, ˈmʌr oʊ /

noun

  1. Edward R(oscoe), 1908–65, U.S. news broadcaster and commentator.


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Legendary CBS News journalist Edward R. Murrow delivered his first report on the program.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

CBS Radio rose to prominence in the early days of World War II when legendary newscaster Edward R. Murrow provided live coverage from London rooftops during Germany’s bombing raids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

During that time, many journalists chose to leave the CBS newsroom -- once home to famed US journalists Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow and a long reputation for excellence in American journalism.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

RFA also recently won two Edward R. Murrow Awards, a US prize for broadcasting, for a series on young people in Myanmar coping with the aftermath of the 2021 coup.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

Mr. Murrow looked back at my IEP form and then at me.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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