Dickinson

American

[dik-in-suhn] / ˈdɪk ɪn sən /

noun

Edwin (Walter), 1891–1978, U.S. landscape and still-life painter.
Emily (Elizabeth), 1830–86, U.S. poet.
John, 1732–1808, U.S. statesman and publicist.
a town in W North Dakota.

Dickinson British

/ ˈdɪkɪnsən /

noun

Emily. 1830–86, US poet, noted for her short mostly unrhymed mystical lyrics

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The two sides meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 22 August, on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

"In the US, presidential elections have always been masculinity contests," Dan Cassino, a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s a bit of a no-brainer, isn’t it?” said Rob Dickinson, Singer’s founder and executive chairman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026

An average season with none of the relegation worries of previous years, but home form was poor in Everton's magnificent new Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Ivy spied Emily Dickinson with her hair parted down the middle and pulled into a tight bun.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

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