Tooke

American

[took] / tʊk /

noun

(John) Horne 1736–1812, English politician and philologist.

Tooke British

/ tʊk /

noun

John Horne, original name John Horne. 1736–1812, British radical, who founded (1771) the Constitutional Society to press for parliamentary reform: acquitted (1794) of high treason. He also wrote the philological treatise The Diversions of Purley (1786)

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Scout leader and teacher Nicola Tooke said aiding in a crisis was what scouts did.

From BBC

Ms Tooke, who also teaches science at the school, said she had the idea to get the scouts involved after a plea for help in a staff briefing.

From BBC

"I am therefore happy to reassure councillor Tooke, all members of this council and local residents that Cheltenham cannot lose its spa town status," added Mr Wilkinson.

From BBC

Speaking at a full council meeting on 24 June, councillor Julian Tooke said recent negative publicity could damage the town's tourism sector.

From BBC

In 2018, Shane Tooke decided his city was getting crowded and began looking for a place in the country.

From Los Angeles Times

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