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Holston

American  
[hohl-stuhn] / ˈhoʊl stən /

noun

  1. a river in E Tennessee, flowing SW to join the French Broad River and form the Tennessee River in Knoxville. 115 miles (185 km) long.


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One of best-known of those models is named for the three Federal Reserve economists who devised it: Kathryn Holston, Thomas Laubach and John Williams.

From MarketWatch Apr. 8, 2026

The father of the late Australian naturalist Steve Irwin has also weighed in, suggesting people like Mr Holston should be "booted out the door" if they don't respect Australia's wildlife.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2025

A representative for Holston United Methodist Home for Children did not immediately return emailed requests for comment on the ruling.

From Washington Times Aug. 25, 2023

The stuff that Holston saw, the stuff that Juliette sees — it’s not true.

From New York Times Jul. 4, 2023

In fact, as Miss Coldfield told Quentin, they would make up parties to meet at the Holston House and go out horseback, often carrying lunch.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

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