Danton

American

[dan-tn, dahn-tawn] / ˈdæn tn, dɑ̃ˈtɔ̃ /

noun

Georges Jacques 1759–94, French Revolutionary leader.

Danton British

/ ˈdæntən, dɑ̃tɔ̃ /

noun

Georges Jacques (ʒɔrʒ ʒɑk). 1759–94, French revolutionary leader: a founder member of the Committee of Public Safety (1793) and minister of justice (1792–94). He was overthrown by Robespierre and guillotined

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Danton, whose family has lived in Pacific Palisades since 1999, said the city had experienced a “crisis of leadership” since the fires broke out.

From Los Angeles Times

“It worked out as well as it possibly could have,” Mr. Danton said.

From New York Times

With goals from Danton Heinen and Bryan Rust, the Penguins earned a point in a sixth consecutive game and trail Washington by just a single point in the standings.

From Seattle Times

Pittsburgh’s Danton Heinen also scored, following up on his three-point performance Tuesday against Florida, and Crosby had an assist on Rust’s tying goal.

From Washington Times

The result, which is laced with literary references, dramatizes the rivalry between two revolutionary leaders, Georges Danton and Maximilien Robespierre.

From New York Times

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