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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On 1 November last year, Australia won 14-4 in the second Test at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium to secure a series victory.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

They will have to wait to find out their next opponents, with Everton hosting Newcastle at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the final match of the fourth round on Thursday.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The 34-year-old Argentina international reportedly broke his jaw after a head collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

I imagine Dickinson leafing through her copy of Emerson’s “Poems” with Newton in mind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Elizebeth also pinpointed phrases that identified Dickinson as a secret agent.

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

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