coomb
1or coombe
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How to use coomb in a sentence
“He knew these artists before he had the huge fame we all know him for,” says Coombs.
Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale: A British PM’s Life on the Auction Block | Tom Teodorczuk | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDespite the clear devastation among supporters of Manning, however, Coombs said that the defendant was in good spirits.
Bradley Manning: ‘I Will Recover From This ... This Is Just a Stage in My Life’ | Alexa O'Brien | August 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTNine months later, according to an Army memo Coombs cites, no action had been taken.
Requests to meet in a more suitable location have been repeatedly stymied, Coombs says.
Coombs closed his oratory with a soaring appeal to conscience.
Bradley Manning Awaits Army’s Decision on Whether to Court-Martial Him | Denver Nicks | December 22, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Mr. Coombs helped me especially by a large donation to the fund for building my new chapel.
Recollections of a Long Life | John StoughtonOne day, while walking in the woods, Coombs perceived a panther crouching, preparatory to making a spring at him.
Out of the Hurly-Burly | Charles Heber ClarkCoombs held his umbrella firmly in his hand, and presenting it at the panther, unfurled it.
Out of the Hurly-Burly | Charles Heber ClarkI was not sleepy, and I wanted most of all to have an understanding with Coombs.
Gordon Craig | Randall ParrishLittle as I liked Coombs, this Creole was even more dangerous.
Gordon Craig | Randall Parrish
British Dictionary definitions for coomb
combe, coombe or comb
/ (kuːm) /
mainly Southern English a short valley or deep hollow, esp in chalk areas
mainly Northern English another name for cirque
Origin of coomb
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