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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

In a video posted last week to his Instagram, Mr Holston - who goes by "The Real Tarzann" on social media - can be seen jumping into shallow water to chase a freshwater crocodile.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2025

Kenny Holston is a Times photographer based in Washington, primarily covering Congress, the military and the White House.

From New York Times Apr. 30, 2024

Holston didn’t immediately respond to a Tuesday request for comment on the state Supreme Court’s decision.

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 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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