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Paxton

American  
[pak-stuhn] / ˈpæk stən /

noun

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


Paxton British  
/ ˈpækstən /

noun

  1. 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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Other highlights of the opening day included debut director Louis Paxton's dark comedy "The Incomer," which is infused with Scottish folklore.

From Barron's

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an antitrust lawsuit against healthcare technology giant Epic Systems, alleging the company’s setup can block parents from accessing their children’s health information.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the platform over "flagrantly ignoring" safety laws and "deceiving parents" about the dangers it posed to young people.

From BBC

In Texas, the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a probe into Shein, mirroring similar moves targeting the firm in several European countries.

From BBC

Manager Paul Paxton told BBC Scotland he was "shocked" at the brazen theft, which took place while people were walking past.

From BBC