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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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His impeachment defense team said Paxton made a prudent shift toward real estate at a time of rock-bottom interest rates.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll released last week found that just a third of respondents viewed Paxton as “honest and trustworthy.”

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

If Paxton wins, an incomplete picture of his finances could prevent watchdogs from evaluating his conflicts of interest as a senator, Holman and others said.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

On both his annual reports as a Senate candidate, Paxton listed ranges for the value of each property he disclosed.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

Paxton Hood, if I remember aright, once gave a lecture on America under the title of the ‘Land of the Big Dollar.’

From Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences by J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie

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