Baum
Americannoun
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L(yman) Frank 1856–1919, U.S. journalist, playwright, and author of children's books.
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Vicki, 1888–1960, U.S. novelist, born in Austria.
noun
Example Sentences
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Arsenal have had a busy transfer window as they prepare for the 2026-27 Women's Super League season, with Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Selina Cerci, Geraldine Reuteler and Lisa Baum all reinforcing Renee Slegers' squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I was told that a number of plaintiffs would seek to blow up the settlement,” Baum said, adding that further delays would create a “very significant economic crisis potential.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Separately, Morgan Stanley analysts Stephen Grambling and Molly Baum wrote Thursday they expect Planet Fitness shares to “come under pressure and our estimates are under review.”
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Here's the kicker, though: Morgenstern’s Florinese version came before Baum wrote The Wizard of Oz, so in spite of the fact that he was the originator, he comes out just the other way around.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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