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Seddon

American

[sed-n] / ˈsɛd n /

noun

Richard John, 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1893–1906.

Seddon British

/ ˈsɛdən /

noun

Richard John, known as King Dick. 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England; prime minister of New Zealand (1893–1906)

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Seamer Matt Henry took 4-43 as the West Indies top order once again failed to fire, with only Roston Chase's 38 in the middle order giving the total any sense of respectability at Seddon Park.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

He’d helped persuade Seddon and his lieutenants to fire the head of AP3’s Utah chapter and to install Williams in his place.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

Tammy Beaumont scored 81 to set England on their way to a series-clinching 56-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international at Hamilton's Seddon Park.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024

I'm here at BBC HQ in London, along with my colleague Sean Seddon, and we also have reporters at the count - stay tuned for all the latest.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

The stampeders rose to their feet in surprise as they recognised 'Dad' Seddon, whom they had left up the Quaska that morning.

From If Any Man Sin by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)

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