Bircher
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Bircher
An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; (John) Birch (Society) ( def. ) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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But as we know from McGirr’s study, and as Dallek admits elsewhere, Bircher groups, especially in the Sun Belt, were concentrated in the suburbs.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2023
When Alan Bircher and Danny Proffitt were suspended, more than 80 past and current swimmers signed a letter of support saying none of them had experienced "any hurtful or damaging behaviour" from them.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2022
Alan Bircher destroyed any hopes of some of these swimmers and the goals they wanted to reach.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2022
Bircher Lewis Uhler was instrumental in passing Proposition 13 to reduce California’s property taxes in 1978.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2022
Since Bircher membership was secret and Goldwater had previously disavowed Welch, the Goldwater campaign had plausible deniability about Bircher support.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2021
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