Atkinson
[at-kin-suh n]
- Sir Harry Albert,1831–92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1876–77, 1883–84, 1887–91.
- (Justin) Brooks,1894–1984, U.S. drama critic, journalist, and author.
- Theodore FrancisTed, 1916–2005, U.S. jockey, born in Canada.
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Examples from the Web for atkinson
Contemporary Examples
“Red is really hard to do cheaply, so [high-end] designers love it,” Atkinson says.
For those on the more conservative side, Atkinson recommends trying a classic red lipstick.
Scott and Atkinson admit that the complexity involved in making a film can lead to a wild variation in quality.
The Witty Genius of YouTube’s CinemaSins: Everything Wrong with Your Favorite MovieRich Goldstein
April 3, 2014
For Atkinson and Scott, the most important aspect seems to be not taking themselves, or the films they review, too seriously.
The Witty Genius of YouTube’s CinemaSins: Everything Wrong with Your Favorite MovieRich Goldstein
April 3, 2014
Barlow was strangely evasive with the police, refusing to confirm he was the person who called Atkinson, yet he obviously was.
Historical Examples
As Mr. Atkinson has introduced the farmer, let us apply his rule to him.
The Railroad QuestionWilliam Larrabee
I sent some to Prof. Atkinson, who confirmed my classification.
The Mushroom, Edible and OtherwiseM. E. Hard
I had trouble to place it till Prof. Atkinson helped me out.
The Mushroom, Edible and OtherwiseM. E. Hard
A full discussion of the plant will be found in Prof. Atkinson's book.
The Mushroom, Edible and OtherwiseM. E. Hard
The Honorable Atkinson Holway wa'n't figgerin' to borrow nothin'.
The Depot MasterJoseph C. Lincoln
Atkinson
- Sir Harry Albert. 1831–92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1876–77; 1883–84; 1887–91)
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