Paxton

American

[pak-stuhn] / ˈpæk stən /

noun

Sir Joseph, 1801–65, English horticulturist and architect.

Paxton British

/ ˈpækstən /

noun

Sir Joseph. 1801–65, English architect, who designed Crystal Palace (1851), the first large structure of prefabricated glass and iron parts

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The experts said it is unclear whether Paxton could make such an argument given his ongoing public and contentious divorce.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Pierce did not respond to a question about whether the office would handle a complaint against Paxton differently.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

To block these policies, Paxton returned to Kacsmaryk’s courtroom.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

Cornyn has said he will support the Republican ticket but told reporters he will not campaign for Paxton.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

He held it so that Paxton could look at it.

From Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 by Various

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