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Grafton

American  
[graf-tuhn, grahf-] / ˈgræf tən, ˈgrɑf- /

noun

  1. Sue, 1940–2017, U.S. detective novelist.

  2. a city in central Massachusetts.


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After criticism of the decision, the chairman Sean Kennedy along with John Grafton, Duncan Macpherson and Willie MacKay have resigned from the committee.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Ian Tyler, currently chair of building materials firm Grafton Group and senior independent director at mining giant Anglo American, will take over as interim chair while the firm searches for a permanent successor.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

In January 2023, they became the first drag queen to appear on Dancing on Ice and was partnered with American skater Colin Grafton, finishing third.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025

Corstorphine and Wright, the company designing the scheme, said the Grafton had been "in decline" over recent years.

From BBC ● May 15, 2025

TJ left Grafton for San Francisco as soon as he was discharged from the hospital.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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