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Prescott

[ pres-kuht, -kot ]

noun

  1. Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
  2. William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
  3. William Hick·ling [hik, -ling], 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
  4. a city in central Arizona.


Prescott

/ ˈprɛskət /

noun

  1. PrescottJohn Leslie Baron1938MBritishPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman John Leslie. Baron. born 1938, British politician: deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); deputy prime minister (1997–2007); secretary of state for the environment, transport, and the regions (1997–2001); minister for local government and the regions (2002–07)
  2. PrescottWilliam Hickling17961859MUSHISTORY: historian William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies
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Example Sentences

Prescott could miss the rest of the season, but their season will be over soon enough if they continue producing the kind of performances that have seen them lose four in a row.

From BBC

Being embarrassed at home was not exactly how Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott wanted to celebrate becoming the best-paid player in NFL history.

From BBC

“Some people really believe the spy is a woman. Some really believe it’s a man,” says “Spies Among Us” creator Prescott Gadd, 40.

Dallas actually did rethink the field-goal attempt and instead ended the half with a Dak Prescott pass attempt to the end zone that fell incomplete.

And the rest of the team expects to share in Prescott's success.

From BBC

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