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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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There is, however, another with the name: A character who appeared in 1994’s “Red Skelton: Bloopers, Blunders and Ad-Libs” was called Jeremiah P. Throckmorton.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 27, 2024

His passions collided at Throckmorton, which he opened in spring 1976 on Little Santa Monica Boulevard, a brief Times story announced.

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

“And then, to make things worse, Dr. Throckmorton hired that fashion mistake from Fairview to take Mr. Glass’s place without even consulting me or my parents?”

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

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