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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

"David talks of the coming Golden Age," wrote Cecil Beaton in his diary.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 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

About ten o’clock, Mrs. Beaton called and brought Thora a very handsome ring from Maximus Grant and a bracelet from herself.

From An Orkney Maid by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr

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