Parsons
Americannoun
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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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"We say this not to minimise what occurred at this club, which we have accepted was wrong," Parsons added.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
"Southampton has been denied the opportunity to compete in a game worth more than £200m and one which means so much to our staff, players and supporters," Parsons added.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Chief executive Phil Parsons apologised "to the other clubs involved, and most of all to the Southampton supporters" who he said "deserved better from the club".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
At 13, Parsons made a conscious effort to read about brain development.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
For some reason Winston suddenly found himself thinking of Mrs. Parsons, with her wispy hair and the dust in the creases of her face.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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