Stockton
[stok-tuh n]
- Frank R.Francis Richard Stockton, 1834–1902, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
- John,born 1962, U.S. basketball player.
- a city in central California, on the San Joaquin River.
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Contemporary Examples
Stockton had his own go at the healthcare.gov help desk yesterday, and posted the exchange on his website.
Ceasefire has also been used recently in Stockton, California, and cities in New Jersey.
Dilello contacted an acquaintance from Stockton named Ruben Williams, who agreed to find someone for $1,000.
“What we are hearing from activists is an incredible sense of frustration,” said Stockton.
Blaire, it should be noted, is the bishop of Stockton, Calif., which just a month ago filed for bankruptcy protection.
Historical Examples
The situation was critical, but Mr. Stockton was equal to the occasion.
The Railroad QuestionWilliam Larrabee
The notices announcing this reward were posted in Stockton one Sunday.
When the West Was YoungFrederick R. Bechdolt
The doctrine has been fully followed in this country; Stockton v. Ford, 11 How.
An Essay on Professional EthicsGeorge Sharswood
He returned to California and to Stockton with his true friend.
The Stockton and Darlington line was opened for traffic on the 27th September, 1825.
Lives of the EngineersSamuel Smiles
Stockton1
- an inland port in central California, on the San Joaquin River: seat of the University of the Pacific (1851). Pop: 271 466 (2003 est)
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Stockton2
- 1st Earl of. title of (Maurice Harold) Macmillan
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