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Paton

American

[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

Alan (Stewart), 1903–88, South African novelist.

Paton British

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

Alan ( Stewart ). 1903–88, South African writer, noted esp for his novel dealing with racism and apartheid in South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country (1965)

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Victoria Police confirmed that Paton joined the service in 2009 and was due to start in a new role as senior sergeant next month.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said Paton had "served with distinction for 16 years" and will be remembered for his "selflessness, amazing sense of humour, extreme kindness and inclusion of all".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"Targeting the brain with drugs is tricky because they act on the entire brain and not a selected region such as the parafacial nucleus," says Paton.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Broncos executive George Paton said Nix is currently on course for a return in May, which is when the Broncos will hold organized team activities.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

One was delivered by Harold Hanson and the other by the author Alan Paton, who was also national president of the Liberal Party.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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