Hastings
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Thomas, 1860–1929, U.S. architect.
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Warren, 1732–1818, British statesman: first governor general of India 1773–85.
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a seaport in E Sussex, in SE England: William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons near here on Senlac Hill 1066.
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a city in S Nebraska.
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a town in SE Minnesota.
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a port in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel: near the site of the Battle of Hastings (1066), in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold; chief of the Cinque Ports. Pop: 85 828 (2001)
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a town in New Zealand, on E North Island: centre of a rich agricultural and fruit-growing region. Pop: 71 100 (2004 est)
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Gavin. born 1962, Scottish Rugby Union footballer; played for Scotland (1986–95), scoring 667 points in 61 games
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Warren. 1732–1818, British administrator in India; governor general of Bengal (1773–85). He implemented important reforms but was impeached by parliament (1788) on charges of corruption; acquitted in 1795
Example Sentences
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However, the results were overshadowed by disappointing guidance and the announcement that Hastings would step away from the company.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
However, the results were overshadowed by disappointing guidance and an announcement co-founder and Chairman Reed Hastings would step down.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
On Wednesday, billionaire Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings received a refund of $1 million he had donated to one of the independent expenditure committees supporting Mahan’s bid.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Hastings had been a wonderful rugby player, a powerhouse, a centre with strength and ferocious will.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The problem was that the Rosenwald overlapped with the great Hastings Christmas Congress in England, the annual international tournament that, over the years, had seen some of the greatest chess legends capture first prize.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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