Orton

[awrt-n]

noun

1. Joe John Kingsley Orton, 1933–67, English playwright.

Orton

/ ˈɔːtən /

noun

1. Joe ( Kingsley ). 1933–67, British dramatist, noted for his black comedies: these include Entertaining Mr Sloane (1964), Loot (1966), and What the Butler Saw (1969)

Example Sentences

Pauline Margaret Brown - maiden name Doyle - was born in Birmingham and lived in Water Orton, Warwickshire.

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Kirsty Knight, independent city councillor for Orton Waterville, who is helping organise the event, thanked the charity for its "incredible act of kindness, which will make a real difference to parents and children in our community".

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Knowles and Gumrukguoglu had then planned to transfer the drugs into a van, which had been positioned in Orton Broad, before transporting them to another location ready for distribution.

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He says veteran stars such as Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio are good examples of the work ethic.

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Luke Orton was playing in a rugby tournament on the Isle of Wight in July 2023 when his life changed forever.

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