Stewart
Americannoun
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Also Darnley, Lord Henry.
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Dugald 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.
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James Maitland Jimmy, 1908–97, U.S. actor.
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Potter, 1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.
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a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.
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a male given name.
noun
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the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)
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Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973
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James ( Maitland ). 1908–97, US film actor, known for his distinctive drawl; appeared in many films including Destry Rides Again (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1953), and Vertigo (1958)
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Rod. born 1945, British rock singer: vocalist with the Faces (1969–75). His albums include Gasoline Alley (1970), Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), and Atlantic Crossing (1975)
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Bilton elevated Norah O’Donnell to correspondent, promoted Pelley’s producer Gavrilovic to executive editor and added Chris Stewart as an executive editor, a new hire from The Wall Street Journal, where he was investigations editor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Administration after administration has ignored those calling for answers and clarity," Mamadani said, standing next to television host and 9/11 survivor advocate Jon Stewart.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Stewart said around 100 Fire Department personnel and 17 fire engines were assigned to the 2-acre fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
This John Stewart is purposefully calm and assured, even when Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, an entitled jerk clinging to crusted-over glory, provokes him.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Mr. Stewart, thank you for coming with us and setting up this meeting,” Ma said.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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