possum

Example Sentences

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This is a woman from Possum Trot, Alabama, who grew up with nothing, a very modest upbringing, but people love her.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

The former frontman of Possum Dixon will be performing at the festival but is somehow not the most outrageous act on the bill.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Every 30-minute episode opens with co-hosts Auntie Lena and Possum modeling a supportive, caring relationship and introducing the social-emotional theme.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023

The Possum Kingdom Lake fire, around 70 miles west of Fort Worth, Texas, was 15% contained.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2022

“I’m from the Tanner plantation in the Richland District. This boy’s from Possum Moan.”

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis