plum
Example Sentences
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The book depicts Mr. Stein as a Boss Tweed-style figure who ran the lifeguarding program as a personal fiefdom, rewarding those loyal to him with plum assignments and punishing those who sought system reform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
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
Mejia has secured a plum role in the high-stakes legal battle over homelessness, at a moment of intense scrutiny over city homelessness programs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He had a plum seat on the Intelligence Committee and was a co-chair of the Steering Committee, which decides committee assignments for the caucus.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
With the plum pudding Adam opened the champagne, and they treated it with ceremony.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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