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Atkinson

American  
[at-kin-suhn] / ˈæt kɪn sən /

noun

  1. Sir Harry Albert, 1831–92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1876–77, 1883–84, 1887–91.

  2. (Justin) Brooks, 1894–1984, U.S. drama critic, journalist, and author.

  3. Theodore Francis Ted, 1916–2005, U.S. jockey, born in Canada.


Atkinson British  
/ ˈætkɪnsən /

noun

  1. Sir Harry Albert. 1831–92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1876–77; 1883–84; 1887–91)

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“In hindsight I would rather we’d never have gone,” Atkinson told me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Bill Atkinson, a brilliant Apple programmer, kept his eyes on the screen as though they were fixed there by a magnetic field.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson told the court last week that Mr. Wai unlawfully used government computer systems to conduct searches as he carried out “shadow policing operations” for Hong Kong authorities, the BBC reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Det Ch Insp Stacey Atkinson said on Thursday: "We recognise this incident will cause concern locally and I can advise residents we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the matter."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Aunt Kitty was brushing dust off her sleeves as we let our horses walk along the lane outside Atkinson.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan