Appleton
Americannoun
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Sir Edward Victor, 1892–1965, British physicist: Nobel Prize 1947.
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a city in E Wisconsin.
noun
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Gabby, from from Appleton Roebuck, near York, said she has come to the realisation that she "probably won't get better" but is trying to ignore the fact she is "gradually getting worse".
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
"It's not about eating less sweet food to reduce obesity levels," Professor Appleton said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026
Zak Gravunder, a longtime Appleton resident, bought his modest two-bedroom home in 2019 for $138,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Utilities, gasoline and dance and piano lessons for their two children are cheaper in Appleton, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
I was quite pleased that Boz recognized Fanny Appleton and myself, and gave us a smile and bow en passant.
From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe
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