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plum

[pluhm] / plʌm /


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We had a grapefruit tree and a plum tree, and a dirt yard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

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

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

“I hardly think a plum would survive the fall,” Feral pointed out.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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