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Addington

American  
[ad-ing-tuhn] / ˈæd ɪŋ tən /

noun

  1. Henry, Viscount Sidmouth 1757–1844, British statesman: prime minister 1801–04.


Addington British  
/ ˈædɪŋtən /

noun

  1. Henry, 1st Viscount Sidmouth. 1757–1844, British statesman; prime minister (1801–04) and Home Secretary (1812–21)

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New Addington Leisure and Community Centre - home to the estate's boxing club - closed in February.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2025

Tucker Addington will become the latest player to join the Commanders this week when he gets the start at long snapper against the New York Jets.

From Washington Times Dec. 21, 2023

John Addington — a scholar and translator in his early 50s, ensconced in a Paddington brownstone — has long grappled with his attraction to other men.

From Washington Post Dec. 29, 2022

“There are a lot of people in the state who don’t get where this is going,” Addington said.

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 2022

He writes his name on the whiteboard on the wall: Ian Addington.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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