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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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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

Then, the sight that would have sent a chill up the spine of every Hearts fan - referee John Beaton stopping dead in his tracks with his finger to his ear.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Previously reserved mainly for student-athletes, the practice has spread to recruiting traditional academic students, Beaton said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Andrew Beaton is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in New York covering the NFL, golf and sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

Of that party the head at this time was David Beaton, Archbishop of St. Andrews, and a Cardinal of the Church.

From John Knox by Taylor, William M. (William Mackergo)

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