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Wheaton

American  
[hweet-n, weet-n] / ˈʰwit n, ˈwit n /

noun

  1. a town in central Maryland.

  2. a city in NE Illinois, W of Chicago.


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He appeared at anniversary events alongside co-stars Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Analyst Adrian Prendergast says Deterra—Australia’s largest-listed mining royalty company—trades at a 32%-46% discount to competitors Franco-Nevada, Wheaton and Royal Gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Joel has served as a Visiting Scholar of Race, Religion, and Politics at the University of St. Thomas and is a graduate of Wheaton College and Duke University.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

Trump might also modify his policies if signs of economic damage start to emerge, Mr Wheaton said.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Very truly yours, Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton Caleb read and read the letter so many times that the ink began to run and the folds tore.

From "Sarah, Plain and Tall" by Patricia MacLachlan

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