Atherton

American

[ath-er-tuhn] / ˈæθ ər tən /

noun

Gertrude (Franklin) Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857–1948, U.S. novelist.

Atherton British

/ ˈæθətən /

noun

Mike, full name Michael Andrew Atherton . born 1968, English cricketer: played for Lancashire (1987–2001) and England (1989–2001); captain of England (1993–1998)

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Former captain Michael Vaughan and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew were among those to question England's decision, while Stokes' team received support from two other ex-England skippers, Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart.

From BBC

Det Ch Insp Mark Atherton said a cordon would remain in place around the scene for some time.

From BBC

On tour in New Zealand, Michael Atherton had a 6ft shark dumped into his bed by Phil Tufnell and Alan Mullally.

From BBC

Shielding advice was paused on 1 April this year, with no expectation that people would need to shield again in the future, chief medical officer Frank Atherton said.

From BBC

Nichole Atherton couldn't take it anymore.

From Reuters

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