Elton
Americannoun
noun
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Ben ( jamin ) ( Charles ). born 1959, British comedian, scriptwriter, playwright, and novelist; his work includes the Blackadder series for television (1987–89), the play Gasping (1990), the novel High Society (2002), and the lyrics to the musical We Will Rock You (2002)
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Charles Sutherland. 1900–91, British zoologist: initiated the study of animal ecology
Example Sentences
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“In terms of a combined market share, it is relatively small, which limits its impact on the competitive landscape of the industry overall,” Elton said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Elton said fans might notice small changes in pricing, but there are factors other than Live Nation that are contributing to high ticket prices, such as, the secondary ticket market and supply and demand challenges.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
But it angered artists, including some household names like Sir Elton John.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Sir Elton, in an interview with the BBC, compared it to "committing theft, thievery on a high scale".
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Miss Bates said a great deal; Mrs. Elton swelled at the idea of Miss Woodhouse’s presiding; Mr. Knightley’s answer was the most distinct.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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