Staunton
Americannoun
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Consider the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth, played over the course of six seasons by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
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
Lesley Manville, John Lithgow and Imelda Staunton were among the winners at the Olivier Awards 2025.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025
I counted the days and measured her progress as best I could and then sent word to a doctor in Staunton that I would need help with the birth.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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