Vernon

[ vur-nuhn ]

noun

1. Edward Old Grog, 1684–1757, British admiral.
2. a town in N Connecticut.
3. a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada.
4. a city in N Texas.
5. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “springlike.”

Example Sentences

Vernon is one of 25 towns identified by the Asbury Park Press and ProPublica as having made payments for unused sick time to officers covered by the 2010 law, totaling more than $460,000 between 2017 and 2019.

From ProPublica

In Vernon, a reporter’s review of payroll records shows five officers received seven payouts that appear unlawful by the comptroller’s definition.

From ProPublica

Grind City now broadcasts a morning TV show, available to stream or on-demand, in addition to a podcast network anchored by Vernon and written articles about the Grizzlies but also football and culture.

From Washington Post

Vernon said in his years with Grind City, the team has never spoken to him about his commentary.

From Washington Post

For Vernon, the move was as much about the radio landscape as what Grind City Media could become.

From Washington Post

She threw her arms around Clinton intimate Vernon Jordan and happily posed for grip and grins, with Abedin acting as photographer.

From The Daily Beast

In a statement, Lt. Paul Vernon said that, instead of taking her to her residence, Dencer “took advantage of the situation.”

From The Daily Beast

Thanks to Mark Santangelo and Mary Thompson of Mount Vernon for supplying historical research for this column.

From The Daily Beast

Washington gave his servants—and, yes, slaves—four days off to mark the holiday in broad Mount Vernon-wide celebration.

From The Daily Beast

But a few years of retirement brought Washington back to his beloved Mount Vernon, with its year-crowning Christmas cheer.

From The Daily Beast

Vernon was a zealous Whig, and not personally unacceptable to the chiefs of his party.

From Project Gutenberg

Montague and Secretary Vernon were the ministerial candidates for Westminster.

From Project Gutenberg

Montague and Vernon came down to Tunbridge Wells, and conferred fully with him.

From Project Gutenberg

They were drawn up by Vernon with his own hand, and sealed in such a manner that no subordinate officer was let into the secret.

From Project Gutenberg

Vernon made no reply, but was putting away his sea-anemones with a sigh, when in came Russell to fetch Eric to the cricket.

From Project Gutenberg