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Beaton

American

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /

noun

Sir Cecil (Walter Hardy), 1904–80, English photographer, writer, and theatrical designer.

Beaton British

/ ˈbiːtən /

noun

Sir Cecil ( Walter Hardy ). 1904–80, British photographer, noted esp for his society portraits

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The entire agreement to sell the team came together in under 72 hours, as Andrew Beaton detailed on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

On Friday the Scottish Football Association revealed match referee John Beaton and his family spent the previous night at home under police surveillance after a "leak of personal details online".

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Beaton has faced criticism following the award of a late penalty, which was converted, in Celtic's 3-2 win at Motherwell on Wednesday.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

But once referee John Beaton went to the pitchside monitor, he was there for only 20 seconds and watched just two replays.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

The lady who had spoken English approached the table as if looking for something, and when Beaton looked again, the portrait had been turned on its face.

From Claimants to Royalty by John M. Ingram

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