Barrington

[ bar-ing-tuhn ]

/ ˈbær ɪŋ tən /

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noun

a town in E Rhode Island.

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Words nearby Barrington

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How to use Barrington in a sentence

Drawing from Barrington’s theorem, it uses memory in a wonderfully weird way.
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The Barrington declaration also overlooks the vaccines on the horizon and the success of multiple countries in slowing the spread of the virus effectively.
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My wife, daughter, and I spent many weekends at her enormous Northern California-style house in Great Barrington, Mass.
The Only Critic That Mattered|Allen Barra|November 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST
He crossed over to Barrington, who smiled at him dryly as he said, "It is a trifle soon to admit that I was wrong."
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss

In the meanwhile, Maud Barrington sat by the open window in her room staring out into the night.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
"Yes," said Maud Barrington, noticing the sudden intentness of his pallid face.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
"You must be more concise," said Miss Barrington; quietly, and Dane trifled with the hat in his hand.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
He rose as he spoke, and when he had gone out, Maud Barrington sat down at a writing-table.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for Barrington

Barrington

/ (ˈbærɪŋtən) /

noun

Jonah . born 1940, British squash player; winner of the Open Championship 1966–67, 1969–72

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