Knox

[ noks ]

/ nɒks /

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noun

(William) Frank(lin), 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.

Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.

John, c1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.

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[fi-lan-der], /fɪˈlæn dər/, 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.

Fort. Fort Knox.

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Words nearby Knox

Knowsley, know the ropes, know the score, know where one stands, know which side of one's bread is buttered, Knox, Knox-Johnston, Knoxville, KNP, Knt., knub

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How to use Knox in a sentence

Knox organized a Zoom call with Cornish to share her findings, and they connected with Smith at the thrift store to organize a date to meet in person, at Cornish’s insistence.
An 1870s marriage certificate was hidden behind a picture at a thrift store. Employees set out to find the couple’s family.|Sydney Page|August 26, 2021|Washington Post
Knox and Strieter Elting each said they were also contacted by police, and Strieter Elting said she turned over the text message exchange.
Former lobbyist accuses Rep. Tom Reed, a potential Cuomo challenger, of sexual misconduct|Beth Reinhard|March 19, 2021|Washington Post
Knox, now a senior vice president at Aflac, said he recalled Davis telling him that Reed had been drinking and unbuttoned or unzipped an article of her clothing.
Former lobbyist accuses Rep. Tom Reed, a potential Cuomo challenger, of sexual misconduct|Beth Reinhard|March 19, 2021|Washington Post
Knox said he asked Davis if she wanted to file a complaint with the House Ethics Committee, and she declined.
Former lobbyist accuses Rep. Tom Reed, a potential Cuomo challenger, of sexual misconduct|Beth Reinhard|March 19, 2021|Washington Post

Knox says investing in competitor keywords tends to be more costly.
Deep Dive: How to master Amazon advertising in the new normal|Digiday|July 29, 2020|Digiday
This was also the year Duke University student Belle Knox put college girls on the map.
Porn Stars on the Year in Porn: Drone Erotica, Belle Knox, and Wild Sex|Aurora Snow|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ultimately, the Italian courts and Italian-American extradition agreements may decide the fate of Amanda Knox.
Amanda Knox: A Mother’s Obsession|Nina Darnton|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The case of Amanda Knox has captivated readers on both sides of the Atlantic for seven years.
Amanda Knox: A Mother’s Obsession|Nina Darnton|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First of all, although it was inspired by the Amanda Knox case, mine is a completely different story.
Amanda Knox: A Mother’s Obsession|Nina Darnton|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, Knox also cautions contestants to be prepared for the personal ramifications off-camera.
Inside ‘The Sex Factor’: Where 16 Men and Women Vie For Porn Immortality|Aurora Snow|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For further values and for the method of calculation, see Knox, loc.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
General Knox was the first to advance, and Washington drew him toward him and kissed him.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies|H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
He took with him General Knox, who had frequently dealt with Indians.
Ethics in Service|William Howard Taft
Life Knox and several others had gone off on a scout for "extras."
An Undivided Union|Oliver Optic
Would John Knox have been so fiery in denunciation if those wicked maids of honor had not derided him?
Sword and Gown|George A. Lawrence

British Dictionary definitions for Knox

Knox

/ (nɒks) /

noun

John. ?1514–72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent (1547–59), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland (1586)

Ronald (Arbuthnott). 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945–49)

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