Hinton
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Christopher, Baron Hinton of Bankside, 1901–1983, British nuclear engineer.
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William Augustus, 1883–1959, U.S. medical researcher and educator.
Example Sentences
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In March, SEW chief executive David Hinton told councillors in East Sussex that the widespread supply failures earlier in the year had been the result of freeze-thaw conditions causing burst pipes, followed by Storm Goretti.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Mr. Hinton thought AI would make radiologists useless.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
As for Geoffrey Hinton, he barely admits he was wrong about radiologists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Several MPs and councillors have called on Hinton to step down.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
A Georgia planter named Hinton had commissioned Ridgeway to return one of his slaves.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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