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Stephenson

American  
[stee-vuhn-suhn] / ˈsti vən sən /

noun

  1. George, 1781–1848, English inventor and engineer.

  2. his son Robert, 1803–59, English engineer.


Stephenson British  
/ ˈstiːvənsən /

noun

  1. 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)

  2. 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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Deputy Lucy Stephenson had also raised concerns about the claim back system putting parents in an uncomfortable position.

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“I am living this nightmare,” said Stephenson, one of eight people The Times spoke with who said they filed a complaint with the State Bar.

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Dr Stephenson was appointed to the role in July and she started earlier this month.

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There are about 70 to 80 roaming the craggy mountains, which Stephenson described as a “relatively large” number.

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Jonathan Stephenson, who collaborated on art and design projects with Parr over the years, told BBC News he died peacefully watching football, adding he was "a firm and loyal friend".

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