Hinton

[ hin-tn, -tuhn ]

/ ˈhɪn tn, -tən /

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

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

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

On Sunday, the performance will be completed by their sons, Joaquin Sapien and Jeffrey Hinton.
California Takes New York|William O’Connor|June 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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
Atter they wus married mother went by the name of Hinton, my father's family name.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States|Various
Hinton, instead of putting two and two together, added eighteen to eighteen.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Hinton accepted the proffered bouquet, but made a wry face at the invitation.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Hinton started up, and stared dully at the excited apparition.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice
Mrs. Gusty tossed her head in disgust, and turned to Hinton.
Mr. Opp|Alice Hegan Rice