Pym
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noun
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Barbara ( Mary Crampton ). 1913–80, British novelist, noted for such comedies of middle-class English life as Excellent Women (1952), A Glass of Blessings (1958), and The Sweet Dove Died (1978)
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John. ?1584–1643, leading English parliamentarian during the events leading to the Civil War. He took a prominent part in the impeachment of Buckingham (1626) and of Strafford and Laud (1640)
Example Sentences
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The infection can be spread through "close personal contact", Hugh Pym explained.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
In an exclusive interview, the BBC's Health Editor Hugh Pym challenged the prime minister, asking him what he would say to patients who have waited longer than 65 weeks, often in pain.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2024
Pym sits there and takes it, slightly slumped into his too-large overcoat, peering at her from under his fedora's brim.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2023
And having Hank Pym in your back pocket really would help you become a superhero, it might inspire you to get a supersuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
"All the same, they built mightily," argued Pym, and went on with his search.
From White Fire by Oxenham, John
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