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stump

[stuhmp] / stʌmp /
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A statue of him stands outside St Botolph's Church – the Boston Stump – overlooking the marketplace.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

When Larry Stump opened his front door, Cahuantzi introduced himself and asked about his thoughts about Harris, Gallego and a local minimum wage proposal for hotel workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

According to Scott Stump writing for TODAY, "Ehmer also served on the boards of Aaron’s, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, according to Georgia Tech."

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024

“The whole thing is a mess and the system is broken, but the Constitution says that states handle state issues and the feds handle federal issues,” Stump said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Papa and Cudn Hopewell Stump opened up next morning, but Hosie was there ahead of them.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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