Townsend
Americannoun
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The scenes were dubbed "shameful" and "mindless" by Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
An adventurer until the end, Whittaker died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Wash., his son Leif confirmed to the New York Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
People like Robert Townsend and I just know what’s hot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Does Townsend have many big calls to make for such a momentous game?
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Townsend had discovered that about 8,000 Redcoats were boarding ships to sail to Newport, where they would launch an attack on the French troops.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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