Sumner
[suhm-ner]
- Charles,1811–74, U.S. statesman.
- James Batch·el·ler [bach-uh-ler] /ˈbætʃ ə lər/, 1887–1955, U.S. biochemist: Nobel prize 1946.
- William Graham,1840–1910, U.S. sociologist and economist.
- a male given name.
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Contemporary Examples
Despite beating Sumner unconscious, Brooks became something of a regional hero.
"She would travel with Sumner a lot," says a former insider who knew Zatorski prior to Viacom's split with CBS.
Viacom employees be warned: Sumner Redstone is on a witch hunt.
"Judy can't manage Sumner on her own," says the first Viacom insider.
“We all know that Sumner makes a lot of ‘friends,’” says one Viacom insider.
Historical Examples
Sumner may dispute with Seward the influence on English fogies.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Power behind the throne, what a tableau: Sumner and Lincoln!
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Sumner's influence ought to have produced some palpable results.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
On the last ballot, Mr. Sumner lacked 12 votes of an election.
But in the language of General Sumner, "they did all that men could do."
Three Years in the Federal CavalryWillard Glazier
Sumner
(sŭm′nər)James Batcheller 1887-1955- American biochemist. He shared a 1946 Nobel Prize for his pioneering work on crystallizing enzymes.
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