Curzon
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Sir Clifford, 1907–82, British pianist.
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George Nathaniel, 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston 1859–1925, British statesman: viceroy of India 1899–1905.
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Sir Clifford. 1907–82, English pianist
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George Nathaniel , 1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston. 1859–1925, British Conservative statesman; viceroy of India (1898–1905)
Example Sentences
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The game, as Curzon called it back in 1892, continues.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The game, as Curzon called it back in 1892, continues.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
"He reiterated to me this morning that if he is given the opportunity to work with probation they can assist him in securing accommodation and employment," Curzon continued.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
“The Viceroy’s Daughters,” for instance, is about Irene, Cynthia and Alexandra Curzon, whose father was Viceroy of India from 1898 to 1905.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024
Maybe he had started his own revolution and led Curzon and the other slaves over the river Jordan to freedom.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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