Lytton

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noun

Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-, 1st Baron Lytton of Kneb·worth

[neb-wert], /ˈnɛb wərt/, 1803–73, English novelist, dramatist, and politician.

his son, Edward Robert Bulwer Lytton, 1st Earl Lytton "Owen Meredith", 1831–91, English statesman and poet.

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Words nearby Lytton

Lytham Saint Anne's, lythraceous, lytic, lytta, Lyttelton, Lytton, Lyubertsy, Lyublin, -lyze, LZ, m

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How to use Lytton in a sentence

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.
How the Sandy Hook Families Showed That Gun Makers Aren't Invincible|Melissa Chan|February 18, 2022|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.
Yet another major heat wave is set to roast the western U.S. and Canada by the weekend|Matthew Cappucci|July 14, 2021|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.
Severe heat wave builds across Western U.S. after nation’s hottest June on record|Matthew Cappucci, Jason Samenow|July 9, 2021|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.
Human-driven climate change sent Pacific Northwest temperatures soaring|Carolyn Gramling|July 7, 2021|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.
Underpaid firefighters, overstretched budgets: The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change|Sarah Kaplan|July 1, 2021|Washington Post
“Things that would have been politically unthinkable 20 years ago are now thinkable,” Lytton said.
Will the Cardinal Be Indicted?|Philip Shenon|June 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Another interesting subject was brought before the house by Mr. Lytton Bulwer, relating to the Germanic states.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
Thank you for sending me Sir Edward Lytton's letter, which has given me real pleasure.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3)|George Eliot
Of course, Mr. Bulwer-Lytton lived too early to know him, or he wouldn't have conferred that sobriquet upon Warwick.
Sixes and Sevens|O. Henry
May all true help surround you, dear Mrs. Lytton, and whenever you can think of me, believe in me as yours with sincere affection.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot
We are grieved to hear from him but a poor account of sweet Lady Lytton's health and spirits.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot

British Dictionary definitions for Lytton

Lytton

/ (ˈlɪtən) /

noun

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

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