Eaton

American  

[eet-n] / ˈit n /

noun

1. Theophilus, 1590–1658, English colonist and colonial administrator in America.

2. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

Judge Richard Eaton, who said he’s been designated by the Court of International Trade to decide all refund lawsuits, issued an order early this month that appeared to open the door for refunds to all importers, whether they filed a lawsuit or not.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eaton directed the government to immediately start the refund process, saying there was nothing particularly novel about it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Late last year, power-management company Eaton struck a nearly $10 billion deal for Boyd’s thermal business, which makes similar liquid-cooling solutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Almost two hours before the Eaton fire broke out in the San Gabriel foothills Jan. 7, 2025, Los Angeles County emergency management officials had been pushed to send out an emergency alert to warn residents that increasingly high winds would pose a significant risk.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not clear what difference a prefire preparedness alert sent to residents before the Eaton fire would have made.

From Los Angeles Times