Aitken
Americannoun
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Robert Grant, 1864–1951, U.S. astronomer.
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William Maxwell. Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook.
noun
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Robert Grant. 1864–1951, US astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars
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William Maxwell See Beaverbrook
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Dull subject matter, symbolism either opaque or eye-rollingly overt, and an indefatigable self-seriousness are all hallmarks of the caricature, and Mr. Aitken checks many of these boxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
That changed when China's Chang'e 6 mission brought back 1.935 grams of regolith from the South Pole Aitken basin on the lunar far side.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
“I don’t think you can put a monetary value on civic pride and respecting your fan base,” Aitken said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Susan Aitken added that the planning and consultation process regarding the land is likely to last until about 2030, partly because the wrecked building has a complicated ownership structure.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Captured in March 1777 after a desperate manhunt, Aitken denied his crimes, but later admitted setting the fires to a British agent posing as a friendly American.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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