Horton

[ hawr-tn ]

/ ˈhɔr tn /

a river in the N Northwest Territories, Canada, flowing NW to Franklin Bay on the Beaufort Sea. 275 miles (443 km) long.

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Yeah,” he said, “they called that pitch the freezing slider, because it just froze Horton solid.
A Ghostwriter Steps Out of the Shadows|Bill Morris|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Horton has been featured in numerous publications throughout the world, including Elle.com and Grazia magazine.
Which Preteen Fashion Blogger Will Be Tavi 2.0?|Justin Jones|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gregory Peck was a gentleman and Horton Foote, the great Texas playwright, was always on the set.
Robert Duvall on His Storied Career, His New Movie, and Why He’s Ditching the GOP|Marlow Stern|March 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Horton does his best to coach beginners, urging them to take extra breaks and try easier versions of the exercises.
Paul Ryan’s Extreme Workout Plan|Eliza Shapiro|August 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

During one video, Horton and a group of ripped P90X-ers, cross their arms in an X formation and yell “Bring it!”
Paul Ryan’s Extreme Workout Plan|Eliza Shapiro|August 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Donald Joyce is a young neighbor of ours who went to war and came back safely," said Mrs. Horton.
Sunny Boy in the Big City|Ramy Allison White
It was very, very late, but Mrs. Horton with surpassing 166 wisdom had not asked them to go right to bed.
The Girl Scouts Rally|Katherine Keene Galt
Mr. Horton, standing on the front step, opened the screen door and put in his head.
Sunny Boy in the Country|Ramy Allison White
"Not in New York," answered Mr. Horton, pressing the button to tell the motor-man to let them off.
Sunny Boy in the Big City|Ramy Allison White
Late in the afternoon, the very next Sunday, Mr. Horton came into the house looking the picture of gloom.
The Girl Scouts Rally|Katherine Keene Galt