Athol
Americannoun
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a city in central Massachusetts.
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a first name.
Example Sentences
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“John, this is Athol,” Bookholane said, gesturing to the legendary South African playwright Athol Fugard.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
In a simple tribute on X, Kani posted: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Athol Fugard. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Elder 🌹"
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2025
And then I remembered Athol Fugard telling me that bigger does not always mean better.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024
Investigators said they were tipped off to Gillespie’s identity by a former neighbor and others including employees of the town of Athol, where Gillespie attends meetings and pays his tax bills at the town hall.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 23, 2022
The moment Miss Athol looked into Mollie's beautiful face and observed the tender glance which Clifford bestowed upon her, she knew instinctively that she had met the woman whom he was to marry.
From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.
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