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Funston

American  
[fuhn-stuhn] / ˈfʌn stən /

noun

  1. Frederick, 1865–1917, U.S. general.


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News that David Allen Funston was set to be freed was met by outrage among victims, politicians and others.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

Emig called the Board of Parole Hearings’ decision to grant Funston elderly parole “lawful and just.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

At its head was Frederick Funston, an adventurer who had fought with the Cuban rebels before America joined the war.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

Army officer, Funston was willing to go to extremes to crush the sort of independence movement he had supported in Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 5, 2025

Many of the soldiers from Camp Funston had a rough boat ride overseas and are still feeling indisposed with flu symptoms.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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