Johnston
Americannoun
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Albert Sidney, 1803–62, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Joseph Eggleston, 1807–91, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Mary, 1870–1936, U.S. writer.
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a town in E central Rhode Island.
Example Sentences
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Oisin Johnston was the baby of his family, the youngest of four children.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
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
There’s a high chance the Chinese government is injecting petroleum from a strategic supply into the market, Rory Johnston wrote in a recent Commodity Context newsletter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Other older adults fear that if they accept benefits they might be taking money away from people who deserve it more, Johnston said.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Soon, though, Johnston and the news crew were rising above the clouds, finally catching sight of the top of the mountain.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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