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Linton

American  
[lin-tn] / ˈlɪn tn /

noun

  1. Ralph, 1893–1953, U.S. anthropologist.

  2. a male given name.


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Isabel Linton, from the charity Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales, said getting a diagnosis can often be a challenge "but that's not the end of it, you still need treatment".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

Linton and her daughter arrived just as the sun was setting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

Linton later sued Zorn under Section 1983 for use of excessive force under the Fourth Amendment.

From Slate Apr. 21, 2026

And the declines haven’t soured many who track South Korea’s market, such as Charlie Linton, who is Asia equity portfolio manager at asset management firm Ninety One.

From Barron's Mar. 4, 2026

This led to a relatively spirited back-and-forth between Bunderson and Linton, with Reggie taking the stand at one point.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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