Abbott

American

[ab-uht] / ˈæb ət /

noun

Berenice, 1898–1991, U.S. photographer.
Edith, 1876–1957, and her sister Grace, 1878–1939, U.S. social reformers.
Edville Gerhardt 1871–1938, U.S. orthopedist.
George, 1887–1995, U.S. playwright, director, and producer.
Jacob, 1803–79, and his son, Lyman, 1835–1922, U.S. clergymen and writers.
Sir John Joseph Caldwell, 1821–93, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1891–92.
Robert Sengstake 1868–1940, U.S. newspaper publisher.
William Bud, 1898–1974, U.S. actor, producer, and comedian, best known as the straight man of Abbott and Costello.

Example Sentences

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The FBI, working with state police, is pursuing “every last detail” about the shooter’s possible connection to terrorism, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Texas law enforcement has stepped-up surveillance of its critical infrastructure in response to the conflict in Iran, including more patrols and drones at energy facilities, ports and the border, according to Abbott.

From The Wall Street Journal

Abbott is facing little competition in his primary, but he’s put Crockett in at least two ads that ran throughout early voting, backed by millions of dollars.

From Salon

The ceremony kicked off with a pre-recorded scene in which actors from “Abbott Elementary” quipped about nominees.

From Los Angeles Times

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he was stepping up security at energy facilities, ports and along the US-Mexico border.

From Barron's

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