Insull
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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I’ve pointed to the example of Sam Insull, the 1920s utility baron who electrified the economy but ended up broke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The analogy I have long wanted to draw is with Samuel Insull.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Last week Samuel Insull snapped: "There is absolutely no truth in the report."
From Time Magazine Archive
Two of the most celebrated operators were Samuel Insull and Ivar Krueger, a.k.a. the Swedish "Match King," both of whose faces appeared on the cover of this very magazine.
From Time Magazine Archive
Constance, however, felt jealous of Miss Insull; she was conscious of a slight antipathy towards the faithful one.
From The Old Wives' Tale by Bennett, Arnold
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