Stanton

American  

[stan-tn] / ˈstæn tn /

noun

1. Edwin McMasters 1814–69, U.S. statesman: Secretary of War 1862–67.

2. Elizabeth Cady 1815–1902, U.S. social reformer.

3. a city in SW California.

4. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

"The claims being made against Tim are completely false, and we will fight this to the end until the truth prevails," the lawyer, Stanton "Larry" Stein, said.

From BBC

His attorney Stanton “Larry” Stein previously said in a statement that the actor is innocent and “determined to clear his name.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We continue to believe that Monash IVF is a potentially attractive asset, and would not be surprised to see further potential corporate actions over time,” analyst David Stanton says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather than fixating on Jefferson’s quill scratches, Mr. Amar illuminates how this equality ethos resonated with America’s most profound thinkers—from the fiery eloquence of Frederick Douglass to the unyielding advocacy of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chosen ones - McLaughlin, Stanton and Stout - are all relative newcomers.

From BBC