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Purchas

American  
[pur-chuhs] / ˈpɜr tʃəs /

noun

  1. Samuel, 1575?–1626, English writer and editor of travel books.


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“Conversation, education and building understanding are key to respectfully moving forward on these important discussions in our communities,” Purchas said in a statement.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2022

Andrew Purchas, co-founder of the Pride In Sport program that supports Australian sports clubs in aspects of inclusion, acknowledged the apology from the Sea Eagles.

From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2022

The bishop hosted her; Samuel Purchas, rector of St Martin’s, was present: “Doctor King entertained her with festival state and pompe, beyond what I have seene in his hospitalitie afforded to other Ladies.”

From Time • May 25, 2016

Purchas said in a news release that he hopes the Bingham Cup, currently held by the Sydney Convicts, will continue to change attitudes towards gays in the sport.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2013

Purchas tried, but there was no great love of his subject-matter to spread a glamour on the pages.

From Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war by Bone, David W. (David William)