Harrison
Americannoun
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Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
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Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
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George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
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Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
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(Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
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William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
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a city in SE New York.
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a town in W Pennsylvania.
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a town in NE New Jersey.
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a male given name.
noun
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Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)
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George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
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Rex ( Carey ). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
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Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
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grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)
Example Sentences
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After replacing Joshua Karty, Harrison Mevis established himself as a reliable and clutch kicker in the second half of the season and the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Can we roll over last year’s “It’s time to give Harrison Ford an Emmy” campaign?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Author and broadcaster PJ Harrison, who last year released the biography Gallagher: The Rise and Fall of Oasis, finds the process of pop songs being adopted by football fans fascinating.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Memorable cinematic roles have included a corrupt police officer in the Harrison Ford thriller "Witness" and a comedy turn in Wes Anderson's eccentric "The Royal Tenenbaums," opposite Gene Hackman.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The last quarrel between the two men was when Harrison hid the lawn mower and refused to tell Jomo where it was until Jomo rewashed Mr. Richard’s shirt, which had been splattered with bird droppings.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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