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Throckmorton

British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Nagumos struck a deal to buy Throckmorton and set out to learn the restaurant business.

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

“If that’s what we have to do to get more diverse, I’m for it,” said Throckmorton, 61, whose children can’t afford to buy homes where they grew up.

From Seattle Times Apr. 23, 2023

He tells me about his meeting with Dr. Throckmorton.

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

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