Lytton

[ lit-n ]

noun

1. Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-, 1st Baron Lytton of Kneb·worth [neb, -wert], 1803–73, English novelist, dramatist, and politician.
2. his son Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, 1st Earl Lytton Owen Meredith, 1831–91, English statesman and poet.

Lytton

/ ˈlɪtən /

noun

1. Lytton, 1st Baron18031873MBritishWRITING: novelistTHEATRE: dramatistPOLITICS: statesman 1st Baron, title of Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton. 1803–73, British novelist, dramatist, and statesman, noted particularly for his historical romances

Example Sentences

Unique elements allowed the case to succeed in ways others have not, Lytton says, meaning those who take on the challenge next face uncertain prospects.

From Time

Two weeks ago, meanwhile, a 1,000-year heat event brought unprecedented temperatures to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, producing highs of 108 degrees in Seattle, 116 in Portland and 121 in Lytton, Canada — a new Canadian record.

From Washington Post

Lytton, Canada, climbed to 121 degrees and established new national records three days in a row before the town burned in heat-intensified wildfires.

From Washington Post

On June 29, the Pacific Northwest heat wave hit its peak, setting new temperature records in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, and a new country-wide temperature record for Canada in Lytton, British Columbia.

From Science News

Many people are still missing after a fast-moving wildfire overwhelmed the tiny mountain village of Lytton, British Columbia, on Wednesday — just a day after it notched Canada’s highest-ever temperature of 121 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Washington Post

“Things that would have been politically unthinkable 20 years ago are now thinkable,” Lytton said.

From The Daily Beast

Another interesting subject was brought before the house by Mr. Lytton Bulwer, relating to the Germanic states.

From Project Gutenberg

Thank you for sending me Sir Edward Lytton's letter, which has given me real pleasure.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, Mr. Bulwer-Lytton lived too early to know him, or he wouldn't have conferred that sobriquet upon Warwick.

From Project Gutenberg

May all true help surround you, dear Mrs. Lytton, and whenever you can think of me, believe in me as yours with sincere affection.

From Project Gutenberg

We are grieved to hear from him but a poor account of sweet Lady Lytton's health and spirits.

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