Throckmorton

British

/ ˈθrɒkˌmɔːtən, ˈθrɒɡˌmɔːtən /

noun

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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Throckmorton

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

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

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

Throckmorton acknowledged it was a big ask of the institution to put its prized collection in storage.

From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

Miss Throckmorton might be right but she can't've ever been a thirteen-year-old boy who met a girl like Dawn Madden.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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