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
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The D.A.’s estimate “simply does not match what we are seeing in our review process, which includes a significant, detailed fraud prevention and detection protocol,” said Andy Baum, an outside lawyer L.A.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
However, Bryan Baum, founder of venture capital firm K5 Sports - through which Bezos is investing - will join the Anfield board, alongside Saverin's wife Elaine.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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
Brent Wisner, a managing partner at Wisner Baum who has argued numerous cases against Monsanto, described the ruling as a major setback.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The writer L. Frank Baum and his artist-partner William Wallace Denslow visited the fair; its grandeur informed their creation of Oz.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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