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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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Following the Addington Primary School protests and ahead of the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration, royal envoys hinted that King Misuzulu would address these concerns.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

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

Commissioner Greg Addington, who voted against the rule adoption, acknowledged many Oregonians, especially in rural parts of the state, do not support the rule and do not have access to electric vehicle charging.

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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