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Dixon

American  
[dik-suhn] / ˈdɪk sən /

noun

  1. Jeremiah, died 1777, English astronomer and surveyor.

  2. Willie, 1915–92, U.S. blues musician and record producer.

  3. a city in N Illinois.

  4. a male given name.


Dixon British  

noun

  1. Willie , full name William James Dixon. 1915–92, US blues musician, songwriter, and record producer, whose songs have been recorded by many other artists

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It's just after 3pm, and true to Dixon's word, a line of people patiently wait by the school gate, bags in hand.

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Sarah Dixon, headteacher at Selby's Barwic Parade Community Primary School said its pantry was "an amazing resource" for reducing food waste and supporting families struggling with the cost of living.

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"We get all sorts," Dixon said.

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Dixon said the school had been hosting the pantry for "around a year" and felt it had been "really successful" so far.

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In a statement, Building Safety Minister Samantha Dixon promised not to dilute oversight of higher-risk building work, adding: "Building homes quickly and building them safely are not in conflict."

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