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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The visitors had claimed unsuccessfully for offside when Yang Hyun-jun equalised in a crowded penalty area and Alistair Johnston was booked for a challenge on Rangers' Mikey Moore at 1-1.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Mr. Johnston is the author of “The Colony of Unrequited Dreams” and “Jennie’s Boy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Other older adults fear that if they accept benefits they might be taking money away from people who deserve it more, Johnston said.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Troy Johnston smacked a line drive on the next pitch that glanced off Sheehan’s right arm for an infield single.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Johnston and Clarice had scouted the Union position and it was drawn now on the map in blue ink.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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