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Atkinson

[ at-kin-suhn ]
/ ˈæt kɪn sən /
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noun
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 Francis "Ted", 1916–2005, U.S. jockey, born in Canada.
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Atkinson
/ (ˈætkɪnsən) /

noun
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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