Stewart
Americannoun
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Also Darnley, Lord Henry.
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Dugald 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.
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James Maitland Jimmy, 1908–97, U.S. actor.
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Potter, 1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.
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a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.
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a male given name.
noun
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the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)
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Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973
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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)
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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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Capra knew how to get the best work from actors, launching or refurbishing the careers of Jean Arthur, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Barbara Stanwyck and Jimmy Stewart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Melvin questioned Stewart during her most recent appearance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Sgt Stewart Taylor said the force was continuing to seek witnesses with information about the incident.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Of course we want to win a championship every single time we step on the court, but it’s really hard in this league,” Stewart said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
We listened daily to Shelley Stewart, our favorite radio DJ.
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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