Polk

[ pohk ]

noun

1. James Knox, 1795–1849, the 11th president of the U.S. 1845–49.

Polk

/ pəʊk /

noun

1. PolkJames Knox17951849MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state James Knox. 1795–1849, US statesman; 11th president of the US (1845–49). During his administration, Texas and territory now included in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California were added to the Union

Example Sentences

TV and Broadway star Gavin Creel has died from a “rare and aggressive” cancer at the age of 48, his publicist Matt Polk has announced.

From BBC

Her investigative work earned numerous broadcast journalism honors including a George R. Polk Award earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times

In April, the investigation won a George Polk Award, one of the most prestigious honors in investigative journalism.

From Los Angeles Times

But this series, created by Patrik-Ian Polk, was different: It was the first American drama with a cast of all-Black and gay characters.

From Los Angeles Times

In the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, the key county to watch is Polk, home of Des Moines and the district’s Democratic base.

From Seattle Times