Stevenson
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Adlai Ewing 1835–1914, vice president of the U.S. 1893–97.
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his grandson, Adlai E(wing), 1900–65, U.S. statesman and diplomat: ambassador to the U.N. 1960–65.
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Andrew, 1784–1857, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1827–34.
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Robert Louis Robert Lewis Balfour, 1850–94, Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet.
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Adlai Ewing (ˈædleɪ ˈjuːɪŋ). 1900–68, US statesman: twice defeated as Democratic presidential candidate (1952; 1956); US delegate at the United Nations (1961–65)
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Robert Louis ( Balfour ). 1850–94, Scottish writer: his novels include Treasure Island (1883), Kidnapped (1886), and The Master of Ballantrae (1889)
Example Sentences
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"It's a disgrace," former Hearts striker Ryan Stevenson said, referring to the Celtic penalty.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
The projects that Bold Communities plans in Harbor Gateway and Stevenson Ranch are conversions of extended stay hotels into low-income senior housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Stevenson said she doubles the staff on match days and sales are roughly triple the amount of those for nonmatch days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Bishop Alemany 12, Nevada Centennial 2: MJ Serrano threw five shutout innings and Brody Thompson and Chase Stevenson each hit home runs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
In 1905, the anthropologist Matilda Stevenson was investigating the Native American Zuni tribe in New Mexico.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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