spang
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of spang
First recorded in 1835–45; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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But a disruption for Chip’s self-imposed rehab — and for narrative expectations — arrives in the form of a woman named Pearl Spang.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
"These proteins are shared by all bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes such as plants and animals," Spang said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
"Archaea are often called ancient bacteria," says Spang.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
Wartime price caps typically came alongside rationing, in which the quantity of goods people were allowed to buy was limited, said Rebecca L. Spang, a money historian at Indiana University.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2022
Spang, to walk with a long, quick step.
From Legends of the North; The Guidman O' Inglismill and The Fairy Bride by Buchan, Patrick
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