Prescott
Americannoun
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Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
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William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
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William Hickling 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
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a city in central Arizona.
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John Leslie. Baron. born 1938, British politician: deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); deputy prime minister (1997–2007); secretary of state for the environment, transport, and the regions (1997–2001); minister for local government and the regions (2002–07)
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William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies
Example Sentences
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"We didn't realise how big of an event it was until the actual night when they were all coming through the door," Prescott said.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Former Football Association executive director David Davies got involved, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott overturned a rejected planning application for Brighton's current stadium in Falmer.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The figure for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is $365,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
His 34,183 passing yards were also a franchise record until Dak Prescott passed him last season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Mena Prescott was asleep with her head against the window.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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