Prescott

American  

[pres-kuht, -kot] / ˈprɛs kət, -kɒt /

noun

1. Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.

2. William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.

3. William Hickling 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).

4. a city in central Arizona.

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Prescott British  

/ ˈprɛskət /

noun

1. John Leslie. Baron. born 1938, British politician: deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); deputy prime minister (1997–2007); secretary of state for the environment, transport, and the regions (1997–2001); minister for local government and the regions (2002–07)

2. William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies

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Prescott

“He’s free to speak his mind,” Prescott said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Some might describe the loss as “embarrassing” — in fact, one guy actually said that exact word in the Cowboys tunnel within earshot of Prescott as he walked to the locker room after the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Tion Prescott, a parent in the district, said in an interview he’s seen a slide backward in his two elementary-school children’s writing abilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

"They were all so lovely and just like normal people really," Prescott said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Mena Prescott was now holding my mother’s hand, and my father was leaning against the truck, his eyes fixed on the mumbling woman.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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