Durant
Ariel, 1898–1981, U.S. author and historian (wife of Will).
Thomas Clark, 1820–85, U.S. railroad developer and financier.
Will(iam James) 1885–1981, U.S. author and historian.
a city in S Oklahoma.
Contemporary Examples
A 26, Durant is three years younger than James and is poised to assume NBA supremacy.
Kevin Durant Is Poised For NBA Supremacy Allen Barra February 19, 2014
The dynamic of how he fits in with Durant and coach Scott Brooks is fascinating.
Youth Dooms OKC Thunder to Game 3 Loss vs. Miami Heat in NBA Finals Jesse Singal June 17, 2012
In Kassel, facing the grand Orangerie palace, Durant’s bare-bones structure seems to bear witness to power gone wrong.
Art To Die For June 8, 2012
Similarly, Durant declares herself unperturbed by the more controversial positions of her own past employer, FAIR.
The Shady Group Behind the African-American Anti-Immigration Rally Michelle Cottle July 11, 2013
With the hastily assembled GM looking overextended, Durant was forced out of office in 1910 by his bankers.
R.I.P., GM Stephen Miller May 30, 2009
Historical Examples
A’ter dat we move on de hill en my pa hire me dere to Colonel Durant to wash dishes en help ’bout de kitchen.
Slave Narratives Vol. XIV. South Carolina, Part 1 Various
Once in the winter, Mrs. Durant and I were going along, I was behind her.
Old Rail Fence Corners Various
Vice President Durant had made the remark “it’s too dead to bury,” and this it was that spurred its citizens up.
The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad W. F. Bailey.
I want you to ask that Durant fellow home over the week-end.
The Mark of the Knife Clayton H. Ernst
He frowned on Durant’s proposal to change partners; he would accept no easy victory.
The Return of the Prodigal May Sinclair
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