Hinton
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Christopher, Baron Hinton of Bankside, 1901–1983, British nuclear engineer.
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William Augustus, 1883–1959, U.S. medical researcher and educator.
Example Sentences
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David Hinton was awarded £115,000 last year on top of his £400,000 salary, and his bonus is in line to more than double this year.
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Earlier this month, Hinton, the chief executive, was recalled to parliament to face questions from MPs.
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Several MPs have also been calling for SEW boss David Hinton, who earns a base salary of £400,000 and was paid a £115,000 bonus in 2025, to step down or to be removed from his role.
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Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran has also joined calls for South East Water boss David Hinton to resign, adding: "Heads must roll."
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Several MPs and councillors have called on Hinton to step down.
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