Stephenson

[ stee-vuh n-suh n ]

/ ˈsti vən sən /

noun

George,1781–1848, English inventor and engineer.

his sonRobert,1803–59, English engineer.

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Examples from the Web for stephenson

In the early 2000s, after splitting with his wife of 20 years, Stephenson began devoting more time to his interest in art.
Why eBay Is an Art Forger’s Paradise|Lizzie Crocker|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Today, Stephenson is cooperating with a federal investigation of the eBay reseller whom he purchased these works from.
Why eBay Is an Art Forger’s Paradise|Lizzie Crocker|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Stephenson said he had no knowledge of the extent of the practice and his integrity was “completely intact.”
Murdoch Resignation Rumors Fly||July 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In his resignation statement, Stephenson insisted that he was leaving the job with his integrity intact.
U.K. Loses Faith in Police|William Underhill|July 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Less than 24 hours after Stephenson stood down, assistant commissioner John Yates quit Monday over similar allegations.
U.K. Loses Faith in Police|William Underhill|July 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The young men hesitate a moment, they they add their embrace, flinging themselves on Stephenson's neck, along with the girls.
The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
The beaters refused to advance until Stephenson joined them with his big rifle.
In Africa|John T. McCutcheon
Stephenson refused a knighthood in 1850; it was not bestowed on William Russell till more than forty years later.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).--1841-1857|Charles L. Graves
Stephenson's house, or rather "shanty," had but one room, and that had an earthen floor.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8|Various
Stephenson was much afflicted, during the last two years of his life, with the stone.
The Book of Curiosities|I. Platts

British Dictionary definitions for stephenson

Stephenson

/ (ˈstiːvənsən) /

noun

George. 1781–1848, British inventor of the first successful steam locomotive (1814); constructed the first railway line to carry passengers, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (opened 1825)

his son, Robert. 1803–59, British engineer, noted for his construction of railway bridges and viaducts, esp the tubular bridge over the Menai Strait

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