Locke
Americannoun
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Alain LeRoy 1886–1954, U.S. educator and author.
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David Ross Petroleum V. Nasby, 1833–88, U.S. humorist and journalist.
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John, 1632–1704, English philosopher.
noun
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John. 1632–1704, English philosopher, who discussed the concept of empiricism in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690). He influenced political thought, esp in France and America, with his Two Treatises on Government (1690), in which he sanctioned the right to revolt
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Matthew. ?1630–77, English composer, esp of works for the stage
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Joseph Locke, a professor of Texas and American religious history at the University of North Texas, said he was not surprised that Texans were making religious arguments against data centers.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Locke said many Texans have drawn on their faith “to attack inequalities, provide for the needy and, yes, advocate for environmental protections.”
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
Like their high school characters, Locke and Connor are ready to graduate from the “Heartstopper” universe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Even on the day of our interview, Connor and Locke looked a world away from Nick and Charlie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
I strike out, swinging my body around, and see Locke grabbing Taryn’s waist.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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