Winston

[ win-stuh n ]

/ ˈwɪn stən /

noun

a male given name.

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Example sentences from the Web for winston

Jennie kept his parliamentary vestments for her son, apparently instilling in Winston the sense that he would be a leader.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The protection will last as long as Winston can still fling the ball 50 yards downfield to a streaking wide receiver.
Jameis Winston Cleared of Rape Like Every Other College Sports Star|Robert Silverman|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Tampa Bay Times got their hands on a full copy of the letter the retired judge sent to Winston.
Jameis Winston Cleared of Rape Like Every Other College Sports Star|Robert Silverman|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nagrani started out selling socks with designs ranging from a shirt on Magnum, P.I. to Winston Churchill.
The Hot Designer Who Hates Fashion: VK Nagrani Triumphs His Own Way|Tom Teodorczuk|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Less than two years ago, Winston was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student.
Don't Blame 'Football Culture' For Ray Rice And Jameis Winston|Amy Zimmerman|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I can't go till Dr. Winston comes out with the surgeon's address.
Linda Carlton, Air Pilot|Edith Lavell
Winston turned, and a curious smile crept into his face as he laid a lean hand that shook a little on the toilet table.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
Winston looked down upon her gravely, and Miss Barrington noticed a steadiness in his eyes she had not expected to see.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
"Perhaps it will need a little explanation" replied Mr. Winston.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book|Daisy Ashford
"No," said Winston quietly, though he still held his team across the way.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for winston

Winston

/ (ˈwɪnstən) /

noun

Robert (Maurice Lipson), Baron. born 1940, British obstetrician and gynaecologist, noted for his work on human infertility treatment; as a broadcaster, his TV series include The Human Body (1998) and How Science Changed the World (2010)

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