Pinckney
Americannoun
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Charles, 1757–1824, American Revolutionary leader and politician: senator 1798–1801.
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Charles Cotesworth 1746–1825, and his brother Thomas, 1750–1828, American patriots and statesmen.
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Charles. 1757–1824, US statesman, who was a leading member of the convention that framed the US Constitution (1787)
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his cousin, Charles Cotesworth. 1746–1825, US soldier, statesman, and diplomat, who also served at the Constitutional Convention
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his brother, Thomas. 1750–1828, US soldier and politician. He was US minister to Britain (1792–96) and special envoy to Spain (1795–96)
Example Sentences
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On Aug. 11, Pinckney told Ritter nobody was “really talking,” which Trippi said he took as a reference to scant cooperation with police.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024
Ritter monitored the fallout from Doe’s death from New York, according to FBI Special Agent Clay Trippi, citing Facebook messages between Ritter and a friend from Allendale, Xavier Pinckney.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024
Pinckney tallied 64 receptions for 904 yards and was selected to the All-Sun Belt Second Team.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
The dead included the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a Democratic state senator and pastor at the church.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023
Father Pinckney began the high Mass at midnight.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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