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Aitken

[eyt-kuhn]

noun

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

  2. William Maxwell. Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook.



Aitken

/ ˈeɪtkɪn /

noun

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

  2. William Maxwell See Beaverbrook

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"Essentially, we have run out of temporary accommodation," said Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken.

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Aitken added: "Anyone who is telling you that asylum seekers and refugees are prioritised by the SNP, by the Scottish government, or by this council is lying to you. It is simply not true."

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In April, current mayor Ashleigh Aitken invited Moreno for a new round of discussions.

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On April 4, the day of the Angels’ home opener, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken sent an open letter to Angels owner Arte Moreno, inviting him to share in “an open and honest conversation about the future of baseball in Anaheim.”

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Aitken listed eight starting points for negotiations, including her desire for the name “Anaheim” to reclaim its prominence with the team.

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