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plum

[pluhm] / plʌm /


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Franklin Graham, who has built his entire career piggybacking on the fame of his famous father, the late evangelist Billy Graham, was rewarded with a plum spot on Sunday’s roster.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

A plum gig at a Big Three network used to be the only way for a journalist to get the pay and prestige of a superstar.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Further along the table, a three-tiered honey cake sits near a wholemeal plum cake with spiced icing, while a Swedish princess cake draws gasps of admiration with its dome of sponge, jam, custard and marzipan.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“It played into that theme with the book really well. We made a plum Tuna crudo,” says Kai.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“How about passing down some supplies before they’re worn plum out? How about that, sir?”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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