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Lomax

American

[loh-maks] / ˈloʊ mæks /

noun

John Avery, 1867–1948, and his son, Alan, 1915–2002, U.S. folklorists.

Lomax British

/ ˈləʊmæks /

noun

Alan. 1915–2002, and his father John Avery (ˈeɪvərɪ) (1867–1948), US folklorists

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Alison Lomax, managing director for YouTube UK and Ireland, said the industry had not kept pace with the "scale or speed of today's digital talent".

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

"It was literally on the shelf for five seconds and I grabbed it. The cover just intrigued me," said Lomax.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

The friend passed on the family's details and Lomax posted the book back to Devon on Friday.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

Lomax, he admired for his ferreting ear and eye for hot news.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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