Hilton

American

[hil-tn] / ˈhɪl tn /

noun

Conrad (Nicholson), 1887–1979, U.S. hotel owner and developer.
James, 1900–54, English novelist.

Hilton British

/ ˈhɪltən /

noun

Walter. died 1396, English mystical writer: author of The Scale of Perfection

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Wednesday’s forum was among the rare instances when Hilton and Bianco appeared before the same crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The assassination attempt happened as the former president left the Washington Hilton hotel after giving a speech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But everyone would pay close attention if Steyer instead ran ads offering incentives for either Bianco or Hilton to leave the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The Independent's Nick Hilton also gave it three stars, calling it "a classy, witty affair that has brilliant potential, but might need a few tweaks".

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Their work done at the Hilton, Sheehan and his staff scrambled to evacuate room 1106.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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