Aitken

[ eyt-kuhn ]

/ ˈeɪt kən /

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noun

Robert Grant, 1864–1951, U.S. astronomer.

William Maxwell. Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook.

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Words nearby Aitken

aisle, Aisne, ait, aitch, aitchbone, Aitken, Aius Locutius, Aix-en-Provence, Aix-la-Chapelle, Aix-les-Bains, Aíyina

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How to use Aitken in a sentence

Aitken told the lawmakers visiting from the British Parliament that Glasgow has struggled with services because of the pandemic.
30,000 people gather for a climate summit in a pandemic. What could go wrong?|William Booth|October 28, 2021|Washington Post
Aitken and Jeffray found that a sharp knife just didn’t do the trick in a timely fashion, so, somewhat shockingly, they created a chainsaw as a more precise and humane option.
Why were chainsaws invented? To help with childbirth.|empire|July 18, 2021|Popular-Science
Aitken contributed six goals and three assists during the surge.
Dox Aitken tried football at Villanova. The pandemic brought him back to Virginia lacrosse.|Gene Wang|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
Before the quarantine, Aitken had to test negative for the coronavirus — and that test took place outside the weight room, where some of his teammates were lifting.
Dox Aitken tried football at Villanova. The pandemic brought him back to Virginia lacrosse.|Gene Wang|April 16, 2021|Washington Post

Aitken opened the door a crack to wave, smiling broadly upon seeing all of the familiar faces.
Dox Aitken tried football at Villanova. The pandemic brought him back to Virginia lacrosse.|Gene Wang|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
The skin colour and texture, eyes and hair were then added by Janice Aitken, of the university's art college.
How Richard III Really Looked - And Sounded|Tom Sykes|February 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The friend suggested he use the names of acquaintances James Aitken and Harry Bond.
Literary Bond Superior to Movie Version|Allen Barra|November 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Fleming made the right choice: No actor could find heat in “Aitken … Harry Aitken.”
Literary Bond Superior to Movie Version|Allen Barra|November 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
And inside the lavish 900-person dinner, the art continued: Aitken was the unseen master of ceremonies behind the event.
L.A.'s Cultural Ambush|Isabel Wilkinson|November 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Lee Aitken is an editor and writer who has worked at Time Inc.
Mothers, Daughters, Food|Lee Aitken|March 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The other test, that of Mr. Aitken, depends on the condensation of steam.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884|Various
A great book by a big man—Sir Max Aitken deserves not merely compliments and unstinted praise, but thanks as well.
Canada in Flanders, Volume I (of 3)|Lord Max Aitken Beaverbrook
Mrs. Aitken is apparently a lesser Mrs. Browning, cast in a Scotch mould.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVII. No. 101. May, 1876.|Various
The characters in Mrs. Aitken's sketch are weak and thin, and the verse intolerable.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. XVII. No. 101. May, 1876.|Various
The correspondence between her and Dr. Aitken is especially voluminous.
The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 1 of 2|Edward Tyas Cook

British Dictionary definitions for Aitken

Aitken

/ (ˈeɪtkɪn) /

noun

Robert Grant. 1864–1951, US astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars

William MaxwellSee Beaverbrook

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