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Johnston

American  
[jon-stuhn, -suhn] / ˈdʒɒn stən, -sən /

noun

  1. Albert Sidney, 1803–62, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

  2. Joseph Eggleston, 1807–91, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

  3. Mary, 1870–1936, U.S. writer.

  4. a town in E central Rhode Island.


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Inde Navarrette has earned particular plaudits for her role as a young woman who becomes dangerously infatuated with a man, played by Michael Johnston, after he makes a magical wish for her affection.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

The visitors had claimed unsuccessfully for offside when Yang Hyun-jun equalised in a crowded penalty area and Alistair Johnston was booked for a challenge on Rangers' Mikey Moore at 1-1.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Mr. Johnston is the author of “The Colony of Unrequited Dreams” and “Jennie’s Boy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“With increased longevity and people living longer, more older adults are struggling,” Johnston said.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Bea and Barry Johnston had gotten up early that morning and driven toward Spud Mountain, a mere seven miles from Mount St. Helens.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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