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Throckmorton

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/ ˈθrɒkˌmɔːtən, ˈθrɒɡˌmɔːtən /

noun

  1. Francis. 1554–84, English conspirator, who with French and Spanish support plotted (1583) to depose Elizabeth I in favour of Mary, Queen of Scots: executed

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Jeremiah P. Throckmorton Grille — a casual spot in Beverly Hills — was a real-life “Peach Pit” that for years served devotees burgers, hot dogs and egg creams, until it shut down suddenly in 1997.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

But Sande Schwartz, another of the publisher’s sons, understood Jeremiah P. Throckmorton to be the name of a character his father had invented.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Reich wouldn’t say if there will be any changes to the starting lineup other than Chandler Zavala taking over at left guard for Calvin Throckmorton, who was cut on Tuesday after starting seven games.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2023

“I was looking for artists that I thought were already answering that question in their work,” Throckmorton said.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

“So why did Dr. Throckmorton call you! Is he blaming you for the other guy quitting?”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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