Hardinge

British

/ ˈhɑːdɪŋ /

noun

Henry, 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore. 1785–1856, British politician, soldier, and colonial administrator; governor general of India (1844–48)

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Governor General Lord Hardinge argued in 1843 that the railways would be beneficial “to the commerce, government and military control of the country”.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2017

Last year's overall Costa winner was Frances Hardinge for her children's book Victorian murder mystery The Lie Tree.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2016

It’s impossible not to want Mr. Hardinge to keep his position as warden, but it’s equally impossible not to see that the people who want to take it away from him have a point.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2016

Hardinge on Tuesday advised shareholders to defer any action on Romi's tender offer.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2010

Colonel Hardinge arrived at a decision: 'I think I will have another try.

From A Second Coming by Marsh, Richard

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