Harrison

[ har-uh-suhn ]

/ ˈhær ə sən /

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noun

Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).

Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).

George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.

Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.

(Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.

William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.

a city in SE New York.

a town in W Pennsylvania.

a town in NE New Jersey.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Harrison

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How to use Harrison in a sentence

Harrison must isolate for at least 10 days under NFL protocols, and will miss the game in Pittsburgh.
Browns hit with another positive coronavirus test, but playoff game vs. Steelers remains on|Mark Maske|January 7, 2021|Washington Post
This one was considered potentially competitive, but Harrison lost by 10 points.
What we learned from the final 2020 fundraising reports|Aaron Blake|December 4, 2020|Washington Post
Years later, when Harrison was reaching college age, the family received a mysterious visit from the American-born Lady Astor, whom they had never met.
The 10th president’s last surviving grandson: A bridge to the nation’s complicated past|Gillian Brockell|November 29, 2020|Washington Post
Harrison, from the county’s Health Department, said that the district has had between 10 and 50 outbreaks since schools opened but could not be more specific.
Two School Districts Had Different Mask Policies. Only One Had a Teacher on a Ventilator.|by Annie Waldman and Heather Vogell|November 23, 2020|ProPublica

“Well, I can at least raise money, I can say that,” Harrison said.
Jaime Harrison would ‘definitely take a good look’ at DNC chair if offered the job|Sean Sullivan|November 10, 2020|Washington Post
Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the decline was a result of an effort to decrease gang violence.
America’s 2014 Murder Capital|Brandy Zadrozny|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“They would bend my head back, put a towel over my face and pour water over the towel,” Harrison was quoted as saying.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He cites an interview that a freed POW, Air Force Lt. Col. William Harrison, gave to The New York Times in 1953.
The Luxury Homes That Torture and Your Tax Dollars Built|Michael Daly|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In fact, every President except for William Henry Harrison has issued executive orders, and he died a month into his first term.
SNL Parodies Schoolhouse Rock Hilariously, Gets A Lot Wrong|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You lie with the dogs, Assistant U.S. Attorney Harrison Rivers (Sharif Atkins) told Will, “You wake up with fleas.”
‘The Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter Defends Lemond Bishop’s Killer Instincts|Kevin Fallon|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To Harrison and his wife there was no distinction between the executive and judicial branches of the law.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
Laura Harrison had decided that she had once lived in constant dread of having a step-mother.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
She had turned the leaf and discovered a name that hitherto had meant so little: Felix Harrison.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
She thought that she knew every tree and every field all the long way to the Harrison Homestead.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
One danger was past, but the next minute Mr. Harrison opened his Smith's 'Antiquities' at the page where stood the black witness.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for Harrison

Harrison

/ (ˈhærɪsən) /

noun

Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)

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)

Rex (Carey). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)

Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage

grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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