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Dickinson

American  
[dik-in-suhn] / ˈdɪk ɪn sən /

noun

  1. Edwin (Walter), 1891–1978, U.S. landscape and still-life painter.

  2. Emily (Elizabeth), 1830–86, U.S. poet.

  3. John, 1732–1808, U.S. statesman and publicist.

  4. a town in W North Dakota.


Dickinson British  
/ ˈdɪkɪnsən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"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

It's a song that has echoed around the terraces at Goodison Park - and later Hill Dickinson Stadium - for 17 years.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But a 3-3 draw with Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday meant they uncharacteristically stumbled in the title race.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Like Dickinson, Elizebeth was also small, dark-haired, and college-educated, but the resemblance ended there.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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