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Kenton

American  
[ken-tn] / ˈkɛn tn /

noun

  1. Stan(ley Newcomb), 1912–79, U.S. jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader.


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Kenton Jarvis told the BBC travellers should not panic as the airline had seen no issues with fuel supplies, adding that people could book with confidence.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The three suburban counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell run in vertical slices, each taking part of the Cincinnati suburbs south of the Ohio River and running south through exurbs and eventually rural areas.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

In addition to Kenton and Campbell counties, Litafik said he’ll be watching Lewis County, where Massie lives, and Boone and Shelby Counties as key parts of the district.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

But then you, Stanley, pointed out that I was raised on wrong jazz, which is to say white big band jazz, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

I turned back to my business, but Miss Kenton remained in the doorway observing me.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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