Johnston
Americannoun
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Albert Sidney, 1803–62, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Joseph Eggleston, 1807–91, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.
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Mary, 1870–1936, U.S. writer.
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a town in E central Rhode Island.
Example Sentences
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On the second play of the Chargers’ second possession, Herbert connected with wide receiver Quentin Johnston over the middle on a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Thompson is the backup to Quentin Johnston, who limped off the practice field with an apparent leg injury this week and didn’t dress for the preseason game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
For Regina Hammond, a resident of over four decades in Johnston Square, the change is hard to believe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Ella Miller and Alex Kovach bought a home in one such area, East Baltimore’s Johnston Square, where nonprofit developer ReBUILD Metro has halved the number of vacant homes in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“General,” Johnston said, “I’m sorry, but if we go on down this road the enemy will view us.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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