Rutledge
Americannoun
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Ann, 1816–35, fiancée of Abraham Lincoln.
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Edward, 1749–1800, U.S. lawyer and statesman.
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his brother John, 1739–1800, U.S. jurist and statesman: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1789–91.
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Wiley Blount 1894–1949, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1943–49.
Example Sentences
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“Blackstone is a long-term believer in Canada as both a compelling place to invest and serve clients,” Rutledge said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Buying insurance on your own between age 60 and 65 is much more expensive than at any other point in your life,” Rutledge noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
His solicitor told the court that Rutledge no longer possesses firearms "and nor would he want to".
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Rutledge added that maintaining TV studios, crews and accommodating large audiences is becoming increasingly costly for producers, who are looking more to other types of digital and social platforms that are more attractive to advertisers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
A nod from Rutledge told me we had enough pictures, so I drifted away and out the door.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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