Linton
Americannoun
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Ralph, 1893–1953, U.S. anthropologist.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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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, whose portfolio formerly invested in Eternal and currently invests in Swiggy, said Indian firms have a head start in operating efficiently and defending dominant positions in some cities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Linton, a decision that came out just last month that also dealt with qualified immunity.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026
Linton describes the declines as a momentum reversal rather than structural problem.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
Linton saw Reggie walking in his direction, maybe on purpose, maybe just blank-faced, heading in that direction.
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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