Lovejoy

[ luhv-joi ]

noun
  1. Elijah P(arish), 1802–37, U.S. abolitionist and newspaper editor.

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How to use Lovejoy in a sentence

  • The organization was founded by Scientologist and actress Anne Archer, and Lovejoy is on its board.

    The Scientology Diet? | Kim Masters | March 18, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Asked whether he endorsed the diet program and products, Lovejoy did not respond.

    The Scientology Diet? | Kim Masters | March 18, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Anti-Scientology groups say Lovejoy appears to be linked to Scientology through a group called Artists for Human Rights.

    The Scientology Diet? | Kim Masters | March 18, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • A friend bought the newspaper from its owners, and urged Lovejoy to write as boldly as before.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • Lovejoy sent his printing-press to Alton by steamboat, and it was delivered at the wharf on a Sunday morning, about daybreak.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • The steamboat company had agreed to land the press on Monday, and Lovejoy refused to move it from the dock on the Sabbath.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • They wanted order and quiet, and hoped that Lovejoy would not stir up more trouble.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • The meeting condemned Lovejoy's writings and speeches, and voted that Abolitionism must be suppressed in the town.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland