Thornton
Americannoun
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William, 1759–1828, U.S. architect, born in the British Virgin Islands.
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a town in NE Colorado.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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BBC Scotland's head of commissioning Louise Thornton said it was "fantastic" to see the return of the characters which were "loved by audiences up and down the country".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The Cheng visit is unlikely to substantially alter the substance of Trump’s meeting with Xi, said Ryan Hass, director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
And when Fulwood Amateurs kicked off at home against Thornton Cleveleys in the North West Counties First Division North on Easter Monday, 54 years after his first non-league match, Tony's epic quest was complete.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Since 2021, she has worked as a professor at the USC Thornton School of Music.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
“You were supposed to stay together,” Mrs. Thornton says.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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