Eaton

[ eet-n ]

/ ˈit n /

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noun

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

a male given name.

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How to use Eaton in a sentence

He slipped below average in UZR and finished with two outs above average, only marginally more than Soto, Eaton and, yes, Schwarber.
Signing Kyle Schwarber puts a spotlight on Victor Robles’s defense|Jesse Dougherty|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
In the truncated year, Soto’s and Eaton’s defense was worse but didn’t fluctuate a ton from prior seasons.
Signing Kyle Schwarber puts a spotlight on Victor Robles’s defense|Jesse Dougherty|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
"I did ask Ashton Eaton to come out," the driver of USA-1 said of the 2012 Olympic decathlon gold medalist, who declined.
Is It Really That Easy to be an Olympic Bobsledder?|Kevin Fixler|January 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eaton said British television had been well-ahead of the U.S. for decades.
How Daniel Radcliffe Became Harry Potter And Other Masterpiece Theatre Tales|Nico Hines|October 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST

More than a decade later, Eaton, now 65, saw Radcliffe on stage in Equus.
How Daniel Radcliffe Became Harry Potter And Other Masterpiece Theatre Tales|Nico Hines|October 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Plus, Masterpiece executive producer Rebecca Eaton reacts to the day-and-date broadcast issue.
'Downton Abbey' Becomes Highest Rated PBS Drama of All Time|Jace Lacob|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Reached via email for a comment, Eaton said that the success of Downton Abbey couldn't be reduced down to just one element.
'Downton Abbey' Becomes Highest Rated PBS Drama of All Time|Jace Lacob|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
William Eaton, an American general, died; celebrated for his heroic achievements in the expedition against Tripoli, 1798.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Well, I'll tell you what my mother used to say, and she was the best cook in Eaton county, by all odds.
Joyce's Investments|Fannie E. Newberry
As he came within striking distance of 262 Eaton Square he had the advantage of an unusual and brilliant spectacle.
The Regent|E. Arnold Bennett
It was through “the king of flash-men” that Borrow saw his first prize-fight at Eaton, near Norwich.
The Life of George Borrow|Herbert Jenkins
Kelmscott on the north, and Eaton Hastings on the south, are the nearest villages.
Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea.|Anonymous