Putnam
Americannoun
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Herbert, 1861–1955, U.S. librarian: headed Library of Congress 1899–1939.
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Israel, 1718–90, American Revolutionary general.
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Rufus, 1738–1824, American Revolutionary officer: engineer and colonizer in Ohio.
noun
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Israel. 1718–90, American general in the War of Independence
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his cousin Rufus. 1738–1824, American soldier in the War of Independence; surveyor general of the US (1796–1803)
Example Sentences
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The Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.55%, which means annual fees totaling $55 for a $10,000 investment.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
American Andrew Putnam also flirted with a 59 before settling for a 12-under 60 on the La Quinta course that left him 12-under for the tournament.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Mark Legan, a livestock, corn and soybean farmer in Putnam County, Indiana, told the BBC that the government aid would "help our bottom line"
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Far from limiting itself to bibliographic endeavors, the library began to think of itself as a research institution in the late 19th century, thanks to librarians of Congress Ainsworth Rand Spofford and Herbert Putnam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
No speed from the Putnam now; she seemed to crawl.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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