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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

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

Sibley and Ollie Pope added 38 in 18 overs before Bamber returned to trap the latter plum lbw.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The plum silk and tulle are the shade of a fresh bruise.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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