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Minto

American  
[min-toh] / ˈmɪn toʊ /

noun

  1. Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond 4th Earl of, 1845–1914, British colonial administrator: governor general of Canada 1898–1904; viceroy of India 1905–10.


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Lisa Minto, an assistant vice president at Sterling Asset Management, advises capital preservation in your 70s.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

The Hitchcock-like suspense is further heightened when David Minto, a charming lawyer with a complicated marital history, reintroduces Lindsay to romance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Jenni Minto, Scottish minister for public health, said the Scottish government was proud to be leading the way in tackling obesity through innovation and collaboration.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

“We remain fully committed to our value-over-volume strategy, while maintaining strong focus on executing our cost-reduction roadmap,” chief financial officer Duncan Minto said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

"He's Mr. Sally Minto," said Sally with mystic insolence.

From Coquette by Frank Swinnerton

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