Buxton
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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We're all said to have descended from Solomon Mycock, a 19th Century farmer and publican in Buxton - there's even a temple in his name at the top of the hill in the town.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
After his performance against the Americans, which also saw him retire Byron Buxton and Alex Bregman, his stock is likely to rise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Buxton is originally from Burnham‑on‑Sea in Somerset but moved to Gibraltar 40 years ago.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The quartet is fronted by vocalist and lyricist Florence Shaw, who practiced and taught visual art before linking with guitarist Tom Dowse, bassist Lewis Maynard and drummer Nick Buxton in the late 2010s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
“Oh. I was wondering when someone from Buxton would come. Then you haven’t heard what happened?”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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