Putnam
Americannoun
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Herbert, 1861–1955, U.S. librarian: headed Library of Congress 1899–1939.
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Israel, 1718–90, American Revolutionary general.
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Rufus, 1738–1824, American Revolutionary officer: engineer and colonizer in Ohio.
noun
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Israel. 1718–90, American general in the War of Independence
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his cousin Rufus. 1738–1824, American soldier in the War of Independence; surveyor general of the US (1796–1803)
Example Sentences
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Short is nominated for best male actor in a comedy series at this weekend's Actor Awards for his performance as Oliver Putnam in Only Murders in the Building.
From BBC
American Andrew Putnam also flirted with a 59 before settling for a 12-under 60 on the La Quinta course that left him 12-under for the tournament.
From Barron's
My last pick today is the Putnam Core Bond fund, PYTRX.
From Barron's
My last pick today is the Putnam Core Bond fund, PYTRX.
From Barron's
My last pick today is the Putnam Core Bond fund, PYTRX.
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