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Britton

American  
[brit-n] / ˈbrɪt n /

noun

  1. Nathaniel Lord, 1859–1934, U.S. botanist.


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Arthur Britton was in Germany manning a checkpoint on the Oste River two weeks after the Nazi surrender when three Germans tried to cross the bridge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Ava-Grace Britton, 17, is a carer for her father Paul and says she worries about him "all the time"

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

She rocketed to stardom with starring roles on “Heroes” and “Nashville,” where she played up-and-coming country star Juliette Barnes opposite Connie Britton.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

“Heroes” star Masi Oka said Panettiere was “wiser beyond her years and now gone too soon” while “Nashville” co-star Connie Britton recalled Pannettiere was “bursting with brilliance” during their time on the ABC series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

I tell her about Trista Smith and Britton Burns running out of class faster than usual.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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