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Toombs

[ toomz ]

/ tumz /

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noun

Robert, 1810–85, U.S. lawyer, orator, and Confederate statesman and army officer.

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Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.

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Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

The Sunflower State

The Evergreen State

The Magnolia State

The Mockingbird State

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Words nearby Toombs

tool subject, tool up, toom, Too many cooks spoil the broth, too many irons in the fire, Toombs, Toomer, too much of a good thing, toon, Toonerville trolley, to oneself

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Example sentences from the Web for Toombs

Mr. Toombs is not the only man who wishes the master to sit down with his slaves at the foot of Bunker Hill Monument!
The Trial of Theodore Parker|Theodore Parker
We are the gentlemen of this country, said Mr. Toombs in 1860.
Charles Sumner; His Complete Works, Volume XI (of 20)|Charles Sumner
“He is one of strong feelings and weak points,” Toombs explained.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed
Compare him as secession was dawning, with Toombs, who was the man of all to be president.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed

One other exploit of Toombs during this session must be told.
The Brothers' War|John Calvin Reed

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