Stewart

[ stoo-ert, styoo- ]

/ ˈstu ərt, ˈstyu- /

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noun

Also Stuart. Darnley, Lord Henry.

Du·gald

[doo-guhld, dyoo-], /ˈdu gəld, ˈdyu-/, 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.

James Maitland "Jimmy", 1908–97, U.S. actor.

Potter, 1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.

a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.

a male given name.

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Words nearby Stewart

Stevinus, stew, steward, stewardess, stewardship, Stewart, Stewart Island, Stewart, James, stewbum, stewed, stew in one's own juice

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How to use Stewart in a sentence

Madison Shupe, a Stewart spokesperson, told the Washington Blade on Wednesday she expects bipartisan support for the Fairness for All Act upon introduction, signaling the legislation would for the first time have Democratic co-sponsors.
In first, GOP compromise on LGBTQ rights expected to win Democratic support|Chris Johnson|February 24, 2021|Washington Blade
The details he reveals in the essay include a crying Coach Bill Cowher calling Stewart to a private meeting to address the rumor, and even a one-on-one with team owner Dan Rooney about the situation.
Thank you, Kordell Stewart, for thoughtful response to ‘the rumor’|Kevin Naff|February 5, 2021|Washington Blade
Stewart reached out to both VA and FEMA in early April, according to court records, and promised to deliver more than 6 million masks within two weeks.
Contractor admits he lied to get nearly $40 million in N95 contracts from federal government|Rachel Weiner|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
Celtic Bank approved Federal Government Experts’ PPP loan of $805,000, most of which Stewart has repaid to the bank, according to court filings.
Contractor Who Was Awarded $34.5 Million in Government Money and Provided Zero Masks Pleads Guilty to Fraud|by J. David McSwane|February 3, 2021|ProPublica

Police said Stewart was taken to the hospital by private vehicle, rather than by county rescue personnel.
Prince George’s shooting victim identified|Lauren Lumpkin|January 31, 2021|Washington Post
Changing public opinion, of course, will be the work of a generation or maybe two, but kudos to Stewart for getting it started.
The Democrats’ Black Hole—and What They Can Do About It|Michael Tomasky|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mullins quotes Stewart from an interview with Rolling Stone.
David Gregory's 'Meet the Press' Eviction Exposed in Washingtonian Takedown|Lloyd Grove|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As ever, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show crew encouraged us to find some humor alongside the horror and the shame.
Jon Stewart Laughs to Keep From Vomiting at the CIA Report|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kim Novak runs away from James Stewart, across an expanse of field.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She starts running, then cut: she's across the field and Stewart has caught up with her.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barr had secured Kaden's homestead, and all this Jack Stewart knew, but had never disclosed.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux
Captain Stewart, who lived outside the town, received me with the same cordiality as the other residents had done.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
Members of all parties expressed similar opinions; and Mr. Stewart finally withdrew his resolution.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
All that have or can compass so much money go along with Charles Stewart on Monday morning.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
The people of Bruges are fully persuaded that Charles Stewart's followers have done it.
Belgium|George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond

British Dictionary definitions for Stewart

Stewart

/ (ˈstjʊət) /

noun

the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)

Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973

James (Maitland). 1908–97, US film actor, known for his distinctive drawl; appeared in many films including Destry Rides Again (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1953), and Vertigo (1958)

Rod. born 1945, British rock singer: vocalist with the Faces (1969–75). His albums include Gasoline Alley (1970), Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), and Atlantic Crossing (1975)

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