Debs

[ debz ]

noun

1. Eugene Victor, 1855–1926, U.S. labor leader: Socialist candidate for president 1900–20.

Debs

/ dɛbz /

noun

1. DebsEugene Victor18551926MUSPOLITICS: labour leaderPOLITICS: politician Eugene Victor. 1855–1926, US labour leader; five times Socialist presidential candidate (1900–20)

Example Sentences

In any case, the money is already allocated, and “it would take an act of Congress to change that,” Debs Schrimmer of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

I compare it to the sentence that Eugene Debs, the leader of the American Railway Union, received in 1894 for shutting down America's railway system during a strike.

From Salon

Also previously announced, the festival will open with the world premiere of David Gordon Green’s “Nutcrackers,” starring Ben Stiller, and close with Rebel Wilson’s directing debut, the musical comedy “Debs.”

From Los Angeles Times

That piece of history belongs to Eugene V. Debs, who ran on the Socialist Party ticket in 1920 — and garnered almost a million votes, or about 3 percent.

From Seattle Times

Not since Eugene V. Debs campaigned from a prison cell more than a century ago has the United States experienced what is now happening: a prominent candidate with felony convictions running for president.

From New York Times