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Curzon

American  
[kur-zuhn] / ˈkɜr zən /

noun

  1. Sir Clifford, 1907–82, British pianist.

  2. George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston 1859–1925, British statesman: viceroy of India 1899–1905.

Curzon British  
/ ˈkɜːzən /

noun

  1. Sir Clifford. 1907–82, English pianist

  2. George Nathaniel , 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston. 1859–1925, British Conservative statesman; viceroy of India (1898–1905)

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The game, as Curzon called it back in 1892, continues.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

The game, as Curzon called it back in 1892, continues.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

"He reiterated to me this morning that if he is given the opportunity to work with probation they can assist him in securing accommodation and employment," Curzon continued.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Birmingham's Curzon Street Station is currently taking shape in the heart of the city but the divisive high-speed railway project has been plagued by serious challenges.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

I should beg Curzon to beg Mr. Bellingham to beg whoever to get us out.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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