Prescott
Americannoun
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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.
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William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
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William Hickling 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
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a city in central Arizona.
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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)
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William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies
Example Sentences
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The funniest moment comes when quarterback Dak Prescott enters the room and immediately gets pelted by paper cups as his teammates shout, “Tylers only!”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In addition to Sargent, Sims’s colleagues at the University of Minnesota included Edward Prescott, who won the Nobel in 2004, and prominent monetary economist Neil Wallace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Originally developed by Prescott T. Stevens for a Chicago heiress, the compound was designed to impress—an ethos that still very much defines it today.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Scream 7 sees the return of Canadian actress Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott after she opted out of the previous instalment due to a salary dispute.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
He waves his best friend and Mena Prescott over, lets them get in first, and then squeezes into the crowded backseat while trying to close the door.
From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley
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