Casson

/ (ˈkæsən) /

noun

Sir Hugh (Maxwell). 1910–99, British architect; president of the Royal Academy of Arts (1976–84)

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Example sentences from the Web for casson

Casson, who expects to be released this year, was also forced to pay the DoE nearly $20,000 in restitution.
Gaming the Financial-Aid System|Kathleen Kingsbury|January 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST
As Mr. Casson has shown, an English nail-maker gets $3 per week, while an American nail-maker gets $30.
War of the Classes|Jack London
Suddenly he paused—“Casson, just come with me; I think I recollect—yes, surely—”
Louis' School Days|E. J. May
Casson got up from the table and walked right up to the picture.
Haunted Places in England|Elliot O'Donnell

The next few hours Casson spent lying on the grassy bank of the stream.
Haunted Places in England|Elliot O'Donnell
Dollier de Casson believed the story and thought he must not pass it over in obscurity.
Montreal 1535-1914 under the French Rgime|William Henry Atherton

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