Atherton

American

[ath-er-tuhn] / ˈæθ ər tən /

noun

Gertrude (Franklin) Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857–1948, U.S. novelist.

Atherton British

/ ˈæθətən /

noun

Mike, full name Michael Andrew Atherton . born 1968, English cricketer: played for Lancashire (1987–2001) and England (1989–2001); captain of England (1993–1998)

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Former captain Michael Vaughan and BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew were among those to question England's decision, while Stokes' team received support from two other ex-England skippers, Michael Atherton and Alec Stewart.

From BBC

Det Ch Insp Mark Atherton said a cordon would remain in place around the scene for some time.

From BBC

Following CalMatters reporting in June, subsequent reporting by Palo Alto Online and the San Francisco Standard found that police departments in Atherton, Menlo Park and San Francisco violated state law.

From Los Angeles Times

It is here in the Greater Manchester town of Atherton, on a 20-minute car journey to the gym, where the magic happens.

From BBC

Mike Atherton, owner of the Sup Store, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: "I think it's ridiculous, I have never seen anything like it."

From BBC

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