Polk

American

[pohk] / poʊk /

noun

James Knox, 1795–1849, the 11th president of the U.S. 1845–49.

Polk British

/ pəʊk /

noun

James Knox. 1795–1849, US statesman; 11th president of the US (1845–49). During his administration, Texas and territory now included in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California were added to the Union

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Example Sentences

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“Back then, people thought polk salad was grass,” he said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2018

The whole story about polk salad — this bitter root they would go gather and boil up — he only knew of that because he had experienced it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2018

"Back then, people thought polk salad was grass," White said.

From Fox News • Oct. 25, 2018

"They polk mighty well; they must be ballet dancers at least."

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de

I told him I'd complain to you, and he said: 'Go and polk, and let me alone.'

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de

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