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Staunton

American  
[stan-tn] / ˈstæn tn /

noun

  1. a city in N Virginia.


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“We have a lot of regular customers, and we had new ones this year, too, and nobody really seemed like they were hesitant about spending,” said Joe Sanfelippo, owner of Sanfelippo Christmas Tree Farm in New Berlin, Wis. At Francisco Farms in Staunton, Va., owner Bill Francisco said that tree sales were fine, and that he sold out of wreaths and garlands.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

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

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