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Hutton

American  
[huht-n] / ˈhʌt n /

noun

  1. James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist: formulated uniformitarianism.


Hutton British  
/ ˈhʌtən /

noun

  1. James. 1726–97, Scottish geologist, regarded as the founder of modern geology

  2. Sir Leonard, known as Len Hutton . 1916–90, English cricketer; the first professional captain of England (1953)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Hutton Scientific  
/ hŭtn /
  1. Scottish geologist whose theories of rock and land formation laid the foundation for modern geology. He showed that, over long periods of time, the erosion of rocks produces sediments, which are transported by water, ice, and air to locations at or near sea level. These sediments eventually become solidified into other rocks.


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Ben Hutton and Kaedan Korczak are possible options to take McNabb’s spot if he can’t play in Saturday’s Game 3 in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

Instead, I moved to New York in 1979 to model because Christie Brinkley and Lauren Hutton had been cast in films.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Reverend Catherine Hutton called the attack "horrifying and completely shocking", but criticised the protest as having been "pretty intimidating".

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

Farnum said that Negron and Hutton reconciled last year after decades of estrangement.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2026

Something about freeing Huey and naming the park across the street after Little Bobby Hutton.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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