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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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At the moment, Addington rents home to the MoD at a discounted rate, while taxpayers foot maintenance bills.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Addington is married with three children, but continued to practice and pursue his NFL dream.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Inspired by the story of John Addington Symonds and Havelock Ellis, two British scholars of homosexuality in a deeply homophobic Victorian era, Crewe’s debut is by turns lusty, elegant and deeply informed by history.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 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

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

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper