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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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Stanton writes in a note that the Integro CI sound processor from Sonova-owned Advanced Bionics could modestly constrain Australia-listed Cochlear’s share of processor upgrades and new system wins in selected European markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Zadrozny, of Stanton Hill, was accused of setting up a fake heritage group to defraud Nottinghamshire County Council out of thousands of pounds.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The company expects eventually to increase annual production capacity at its plant in Normal, Ill., to 215,000 vehicles, adding potentially another 300,000 in capacity through its plant in Stanton Springs, Ga.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Hopeful returns: Giancarlo Stanton or Trent Grisham returning in October would give the Yankees lineup additional pop.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Soon after the organization was established, it formed important alliances with legendary women’s rights leaders Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other women battling to gain the right to vote.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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