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Meanings of Burr in English
United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)
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Examples for "bur"
Examples for "bur"
1
He wanted to meet her, bur would she want to meet him?
2
The graft now in its third year is bearing one big bur.
3
I threw a bur upon his coat now-and-then; but none would stick.
4
Curtail a bur, and leave to plague; curtail again, and leave plants.
5
And she stuck to the heralds like a bur to a sheep.
Russian
грат Raised edge or small pieces of material remaining attached to a workpiece after a modification process.
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Usage of Burr in English
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But it is quite dangerously cold, said Amelia Burr, of Help Refugees.
2
Ancestors of Burr; his father's birth; preparations for the ministry; the Rev.
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The election for governor; Morgan Lewis and Aaron Burr being the candidates.
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Sherri Burr is working on a book, Aaron Burr's Family of Color.
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Andrew Burr Does this thoughtful approach affect other aspects of climbers' lives?
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Webb led slightly in advance of Crutchfield; Burr came next, Hartley last.
8
In 1804 came the historic quarrel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.
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That was what Burr had done; and morally it was undoubtedly murder.
10
Mr. Parton finds in this abundant material for extravagant eulogy of Burr.
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Mr. Alston was in his twenty-second, Miss Burr in her eighteenth year.
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I would I had Burr in front of my fists this moment.
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Amos Burr drew one shoulder from the fire and offered the other.
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I envy Mr. Hamilton; but let him look out for Mr. Burr.
15
Andrew Burr We had met Šerbec outside the Cultural Venue in Bovec.
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The anecdote is not related on the authority exclusively of Colonel Burr.
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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