Butterfield

British

/ ˈbʌtəˌfiːld /

noun

William . 1814–1900, British architect of the Gothic Revival; his buildings include Keble College, Oxford (1870) and All Saints, Margaret Street, London (1849–59)

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Butterfield, an Air Force veteran, was responsible for White House security and had overseen the installation of an audio recording system in the White House under Nixon's orders.

From BBC

Great Britain's joyless start to the Winter Paralympics continued as wheelchair curlers Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean let slip their grasp on the mixed doubles semi-finals and missed out on qualifying.

From BBC

Meanwhile, in the mixed doubles event, British pair Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean take on world champions Japan at 13:35.

From BBC

One of the most in-demand offerings at Butterfield Market is its frozen yogurt; six flavors are available at a time, the most popular of which is plain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Judge Butterfield said he was "plainly a trusted right hand man to Brian Pitts" and took regular calls from him.

From BBC

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