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Burgoyne

American  
[ber-goin] / bərˈgɔɪn /

noun

  1. John, 1722–92, British general and dramatist: surrendered at Saratoga in American Revolutionary War.


Burgoyne British  
/ bɜːˈɡɔɪn /

noun

  1. John . 1722–92, British general in the War of American Independence who was forced to surrender at Saratoga (1777)

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Dr. Joseph Burgoyne is a cardiovascular scientist at King's College London whose research is uncovering the molecular mechanisms that control the health of the heart and blood vessels.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

Burgoyne also welcomes the growing attention on women's health, and says that exercise and nutrition research has historically focused heavily on male bodies, with findings then often applied to women.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

After surrendering his troops, Burgoyne was sent home, where he was reprimanded over the defeat and condemned for McCrea’s killing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025

Burgoyne spent several minutes discussing an attorney general’s opinion that highlighted potential constitutional concerns with the legislation.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2022

Major-General Burgoyne, dressed as a cow-herd, rushed onto the stage.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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