Trumbull
Americannoun
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John, 1756–1843, U.S. painter (son of Jonathan Trumbull).
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Jonathan, 1710–85, U.S. statesman.
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a town in SW Connecticut.
Example Sentences
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That Trumbull felt deeply the symbolic importance of his subject there is no doubt, in both versions of the scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
That Trumbull’s large rendition at the Capitol continues to draw such crowds would surely please Trumbull beyond measure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Trumbull then argued in Congress that the amendment was meant to be inclusive — even of so-called “gypsies” and Chinese immigrants, who faced extreme racism, especially in California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Asked if the amendment would grant citizenship to those two controversial groups of immigrants, Jackson points out that Trumbull gave an unapologetic “undoubtedly,” again drawing on the universalist ideas of Douglass and others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Over on Trumbull was where Mrs. Tsatsarakis lived.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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