Parsons
Americannoun
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Talcott 1902–79, U.S. sociologist and author.
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Theophilus, 1750–1813, U.S. jurist.
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William, Third Earl of Rosse, 1800–67, Irish astronomer.
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a town in SE Kansas.
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Sir Charles Algernon . 1854–1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine
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Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946–73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968–70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)
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Talcott. 1902–79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)
Example Sentences
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Parsons was filling up at a Gulf station at Northpoint Shopping Centre, Bransholme, which he said was one of the cheapest in the area.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
In the wake of their success, Parsons is reportedly working on a “Backrooms” sequel for A24, and Barker has another horror movie in the works for Universal Film Group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Kane Parsons, the hot new director behind A24’s “Backrooms,” has even called AI “cultural rot.”
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
A24 works with some of the biggest names in Hollywood including Timothée Chalamet and “Backrooms” director Kane Parsons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
I would have to see Colonel Parsons in the morning.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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