Pitt
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William, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1708–78, British statesman.
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his son William, 1759–1806, British statesman: prime minister 1783–1801, 1804–06.
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William Bradley , born 1963, US actor; his films include Thelma and Louise (1991), Interview with the Vampire (1994), Fight Club (1999), Babel (2006), and Moneyball (2011)
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William, known as Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham. 1708–78, British statesman. He was first minister (1756–57; 1757–61; 1766–68) and achieved British victory in the Seven Years' War (1756–63)
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his son William, known as Pitt the Younger. 1759–1806, British statesman. As prime minister (1783–1801; 1804–06), he carried through important fiscal and tariff reforms. From 1793, his attention was focused on the wars with revolutionary and Napoleonic France
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The very names of the big steam threshers turned my heart over: the Geiser Peerless, the Minnesota Little Giant, the Avery Yellow Fellow, the Pitts Challenger, the Frick Eclipse.
From Literature
“The Pitt,” one of the buzziest TV shows in America, has been lauded for its realistic portrayal of emergency rooms and the stresses that medical workers endure on a regular basis.
From Los Angeles Times
In the TV realm, “The Pitt” made a splash with awards for drama series, new series and episodic drama.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s a nominee for best picture at the Academy Awards with his Brad Pitt racing movie “F1.”
This article contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 9 of “The Pitt.”
From Los Angeles Times
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