Rutledge
Americannoun
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Ann, 1816–35, fiancée of Abraham Lincoln.
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Edward, 1749–1800, U.S. lawyer and statesman.
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his brother John, 1739–1800, U.S. jurist and statesman: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1789–91.
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Wiley Blount 1894–1949, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1943–49.
Example Sentences
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Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard expects to spend the holiday in London—until he’s assigned, at the last moment, to investigate an incident in snowy Kent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Ponoroff credits Rutledge with creating a balance between giving pickleball fanatics what they want while not isolating non-players.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
Police said Ian Rutledge, 43, was taken to hospital on Wednesday, where he remained in a serious condition until his death this evening.
From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025
Slate copy chief Sarah Rutledge gives her official ruling.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2024
The experience had subtler points that did not escape Rutledge.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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