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Appleton

American

[ap-uhl-tuhn] / ˈæp əl tən /

noun

Sir Edward Victor, 1892–1965, British physicist: Nobel Prize 1947.
a city in E Wisconsin.

Appleton British

/ ˈæpəltən /

noun

Sir Edward ( Victor ). 1892–1965, English physicist, noted particularly for his research on the ionosphere: Nobel prize for physics 1947

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"It's not about eating less sweet food to reduce obesity levels," Professor Appleton said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

In Appleton: “Super Size Me,” the Morgan Spurlock documentary, focuses on the health hazards of fast food.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Utilities, gasoline and dance and piano lessons for their two children are cheaper in Appleton, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Appleton first attended Ms Friel's home address towards the end of 2023 dressed in a dinner jacket and inviting her to come to a ball with him.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

It was slightly fortified at the beginning of King Philip’s War, and after an attack by the Indians on the 1st of September 1675 it was garrisoned by a small force under Captain Samuel Appleton.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

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