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Houghton

American  
[hoht-n] / ˈhoʊt n /

noun

  1. Henry Oscar, 1823–95, U.S. publisher.


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Then in 1954, she wed Jenner’s dad, Robert “Bob” True Houghton.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

She gave birth to Jenner the following year and Jenner’s late sister, Karen Houghton, in 1958.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

"I think Norway had the final bit of quality," added ex-England international Steph Houghton.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Former England and Manchester City defender Stephen Houghton backed Moriyasu's side a emerge as one of the competition's dark horses.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

In March, Rocco drove me to Houghton College so I could visit my friends.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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