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Schuman

American  
[shoo-muhn, shoo-mahn] / ˈʃu mən, ʃuˈmɑ̃ /

noun

  1. Robert 1886–1963, French political leader: premier of France 1947–48.

  2. William (Howard), 1910–92, U.S. composer and teacher.


Schuman British  

noun

  1. Robert (rɔbɛr). 1886–1963, French statesman; prime minister (1947–48). He proposed (1950) pooling the coal and steel resources of W Europe

  2. William ( Howard ). 1910–91, US composer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It's unlikely that Congress could repurpose existing funding to buy the territory, Schuman added.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Prosecutors allege her stepfather, 57-year-old Peter Gregory Schuman, worked with Brown to orchestrate the fraudulent workers’ compensation scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Schuman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

However, Schuman was supported by Nick's ex-girlfriend and former Pussycat Doll member, Kaya Jones.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

All the devoted work that has gone into the Schuman plan, the European Army, and the Strasbourg Conference has testified to their vision and determination.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)

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