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Townsend

American  
[toun-zuhnd] / ˈtaʊn zənd /

noun

  1. Francis Everett, 1867–1960, U.S. physician and proposer of the Townsend plan.


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In movies, he’s been played by Tom Cruise in the original “Interview with the Vampire,” and Stuart Townsend in “Queen of the Damned.”

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the oldest living member of the Kennedy dynasty, has already secured an offer for her quaint Cape Cod home—just days after listing the property for $1.59 million.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

Kennedy Townsend, 74, who is the daughter of U.S.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

The scenes were dubbed "shameful" and "mindless" by Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Lisa Townsend.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

As the man turned to speak to them, Colin recognized him as Townsend Lyford, one of the people they'd interviewed at the factory.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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