Sanderson

/ (ˈsændəsən) /

noun

Tessa. born 1956, British javelin-thrower: won gold at the 1984 Olympics

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earnest

full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.

a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.

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Example sentences from the Web for sanderson

Sanderson resided on death row for a decade before becoming one of 42 men McCollum would watch being marched out for execution.
How the North Carolina GOP Made a Wrongfully Convicted Man a Death Row Scapegoat|Michael Daly|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Seeking their permission was not in my sphere of responsibility,” Sanderson replied.
British Newspapers Circle the Wagons|Brian Cathcart|December 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
“As I understand the News of the World did not intend to publish it,” Sanderson said.
British Newspapers Circle the Wagons|Brian Cathcart|December 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I hope you don't object to visiting Cicero's villa, Mr. Sanderson?
Bernard Brooks' Adventures|Horatio Alger, Jr.

These were quite unknown to Mr. Sanderson, and even where they were explained to him he was not much interested.
Bernard Brooks' Adventures|Horatio Alger, Jr.
I learned afterwards that Mrs. Sanderson was notoriously fond of young widows.
Mariposilla|Mary Stewart Daggett
You have put yourself into the clutches of a specialist, Mr. Sanderson.
Concerning Sally|William John Hopkins
"I'd bet a million they're drawin' straws," grinned Sanderson.
Square Deal Sanderson|Charles Alden Seltzer

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