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Staunton

American  
[stan-tn] / ˈstæn tn /

noun

  1. a city in N Virginia.


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If that sounds solid if unspectacular, you’d be right: according to the financial-market historians Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh and Mike Staunton, the average return on U.S. equities, dating back to 1900, is 9.7% per year.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

Though Staunton jokes that he’s constantly seeking her approval when sourcing inventory: “If it’s not cool enough for her, it doesn’t come in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Housed in a former moped shop, the Virgil Village store offers a selection of novelty items and streetwear treasures, curated by both Kurata and Staunton.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Lesley Manville, John Lithgow and Imelda Staunton were among the winners at the Olivier Awards 2025.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Arriving in Staunton, he found fresh orders to go at once to Mount Crawford.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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