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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Accountants Johnston Carmichael audited SNP finances for more than 10 years but resigned from the role before Murrell's arrest.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
There’s a high chance the Chinese government is injecting petroleum from a strategic supply into the market, Rory Johnston wrote in a recent Commodity Context newsletter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“This is not just happening to the baby-boomer generation. Everyone is not saving enough for retirement. The need for these benefits will continue as other generations enter retirement ill-prepared,” 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
The Johnston Jupiters were the Bandits’ biggest rivals.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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