Atkinson

[ at-kin-suh n ]

/ ˈæt kɪn sən /

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 FrancisTed, 1916–2005, U.S. jockey, born in Canada.

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Examples from the Web for atkinson

“Red is really hard to do cheaply, so [high-end] designers love it,” Atkinson says.
Scarlet Is the New Black|Raquel Laneri|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For those on the more conservative side, Atkinson recommends trying a classic red lipstick.
Scarlet Is the New Black|Raquel Laneri|August 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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 Movie|Rich Goldstein|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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 Movie|Rich Goldstein|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Barlow was strangely evasive with the police, refusing to confirm he was the person who called Atkinson, yet he obviously was.
The Assemblyman Has a Gun: The Steven Brooks Saga|Jon Ralston|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Another represented the Atkinson barouche, with its pair of horses, coachman and groom.
Lafcadio Hearn|Nina H. Kennard
Atkinson is a fine, big fellow, and when he squats down his head is in a convenient position for observation.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893|Various
If they were not, the hypotheses which I venture to present are of no value, while that of Mr. Atkinson shares their doom.
Social Origins and Primal Law|Andrew Lang
Now Atkinson himself lifts the copper helmet with its three goggle-eyes, and prepares to screw it on.
Careers of Danger and Daring|Cleveland Moffett
Those ten happy years of vigor and of labor were, she was wont to say, Mr. Atkinson's gift to her.
Harriet Martineau|Florence Fenwick Miller

British Dictionary definitions for atkinson

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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