Upton
Americannoun
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Later in life, Byfield moved to Hawkesbury Upton in Gloucestershire.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
The great muckraking journalist Upton Sinclair once said it was pretty much impossible to convince somebody of something if their money depended on them not believing or understanding it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
"About the only reason I wouldn't do engineering build objects in the UK is the high cost of energy, and we need to do something about that," Upton said.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Whirlpool’s origin stretches back to 1911, when entrepreneur Lou Upton founded a company to sell electrified wringer-washing machines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
You probably never heard of Henry Upton, but folks up in Garnerville did.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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