Parsons
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Talcott 1902–79, U.S. sociologist and author.
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Theophilus, 1750–1813, U.S. jurist.
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William, Third Earl of Rosse, 1800–67, Irish astronomer.
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a town in SE Kansas.
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Sir Charles Algernon . 1854–1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine
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Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946–73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968–70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)
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Talcott. 1902–79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)
Example Sentences
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At the same time, Parsons has built the league’s youngest roster around players whose performances are bigger than their names.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Last year, a contract dispute led Dallas to deal star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers just before the start of the regular season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"History is history and it'll be a part of our story going forwards," says Parsons.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Parsons insists Eckert has studied the EFL's regulations, but also argues the rules could be clearer.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Two old ladies, who remind Annabelle of Mrs. Parsons and her best friend, Ms. Sadie, from Sunnyside Eldercare, sit in lawn chairs.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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