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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“Before becoming an independent financial adviser, I was an investment-fund due-diligence analyst and met with hundreds of top portfolio managers,” said Sheers, a certified financial planner in Thornton, N.H.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Among those to receive awards are artists Amy and Emma-Jo Bairstow, whose project Vespertine Garden will create an immersive installation of UV-lit sculptural plants and creatures at the South Square Centre in Thornton.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
A woman in her 60s also died on Saturday after she and a man got into difficulty after entering the water in Thornton Cleveleys to "rescue their dog".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
“It’s a really attractive market to invest in, but it hasn’t been on people’s radar,” said Tyler Veit, a partner at Grant Thornton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
My mom is going to be Mrs. Metzker—instead of what I’ve always known her as: Mrs. Thornton.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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