Sumner

[suhm-ner]

noun

1. Charles, 1811–74, U.S. statesman.

2. James Batcheller 1887–1955, U.S. biochemist: Nobel Prize 1946.

3. William Graham, 1840–1910, U.S. sociologist and economist.

4. a male given name.

Example Sentences

“We’re all in on this mission,” Sumner said in an interview.

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Double-digit growth top and bottom line every year, so Sumner ruled us with a light touch.

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In 1856 the abolitionist Sumner was beaten almost to death on the floor of the U.S.

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Sumner Redstone’s family will exit the Hollywood stage after nearly 40 years.

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The prime minister asked Ms Sumner to make the list "more boring" – so the published version did not include the type of watch, which can retail at many thousands of pounds each.

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