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Upton

American  
[uhp-tuhn] / ˈʌp tən /

noun

  1. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “upper town.”


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It was only a brief change of pattern with Keeley Nizza, Chapman twice and Upton going over to complete the destruction.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

The dispute began following a number of encounters between Peggie and Upton at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy towards the end of 2023.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

"To the Phillips children directly, this report has found that our agencies did not take all practical steps to protect you. For that we are deeply sorry," Social Development Minister Louise Upton said on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Later in life, Byfield moved to Hawkesbury Upton in Gloucestershire.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Next day Pluto Noak and another mate from Upton Pork Scratchings factory appeared at lunch in the staff car park.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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