Hinton

[ hin-tn, -tuh n ]

/ ˈhɪn tn, -tən /

Christopher, Baron Hinton of Bankside,1901–1983, British nuclear engineer.

William Augustus,1883–1959, U.S. medical researcher and educator.

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Examples from the Web for hinton

When his wife, Hinton Mayor Sheryl Ann Cornelius, arrived home that evening, he was slumped in his chair, still clutching the gun.
Under Obama, a Breakdown in the Death Benefits Owed to Veterans|Aaron Glantz|May 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He later said that Myler, who was installed by Hinton, would not have been his first choice for editor at News of the World.
Rupert Murdoch Alleges Cover-Up, Says He Failed|Mike Giglio|April 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“Conservative members of Congress have been after this program for years,” Hinton said.
Tables Turned: Banking Watchdog Faces Conflict Questions|Aram Roston|November 29, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hinton still insists he was being honest about the facts as far as he knew.
Murdoch’s Parliament Appearance|David A. Graham|July 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST

“Yeah,” a Journal reporter told The Daily Beast, when the Hinton resignation was barely two hours old.
Succession Drama at WSJ|Nick Summers|July 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Hinton had never come face to face with death in his life before.
How It All Came Round|L. T. Meade
He could not bear the Harmans' house, for there he might meet Hinton.
How It All Came Round|L. T. Meade
Hinton, when he left Charlotte, went straight back to his chambers.
How It All Came Round|L. T. Meade
I also sent young Hinton down below to ascertain and bring me the particulars of our casualties.
A Middy of the King|Harry Collingwood
Hinton preferred to stand—or said he did—and refused the offer of a cigarette.
The Smuggler's Cave|George A. Birmingham