Knox
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(William) Frank(lin), 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.
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Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.
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John, c1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.
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Philander Chase 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.
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Fort. Fort Knox.
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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)
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Ronald ( Arbuthnott ). 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945–49)
Example Sentences
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“The girl that reported that did not know what she was talking about,” he said, referring to the local Knox News.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
That particular opinion was echoed across several reviews, which argued that Knox is less a stand‑up comedian and more of a storyteller.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a show shaped more by personal reflection than conventional comedy, something Knox herself acknowledges.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Once you go here, you get that feeling,” Knox said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
General Knox looked at Doc like she was sorry for her.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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