Stafford
Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.
a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.
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One reason Walston wanted to stay in Stafford was so her daughter could stay in the same school.
The stimulus relieved short-term pain, but eviction’s impact is a long haul | Kyle Swenson | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostIn every way, that’s more than Stafford has accomplished in 12 seasons in the league.
If so, considering the Stafford deal, the Houston Texans could expect a return of at least four high draft picks and a player.
With Matthew Stafford out of the running, Washington’s quarterback options are limited | Nicki Jhabvala, Sam Fortier | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostWe’ve already seen around a half-inch to inch in our southern zones including in parts of Stafford, Fauquier and Prince William counties.
Let it snow! A few inches likely to accumulate today; more tomorrow into Tuesday? | Brian Jackson, Dan Stillman | January 31, 2021 | Washington PostThe trade gives new homes to quarterbacks selected first in the draft — Stafford in 2009 by the Lions and Goff in 2016 by the Rams.
Lions agree to trade Matthew Stafford to Rams for Jared Goff, draft picks | Mark Maske | January 31, 2021 | Washington Post
This article has been updated to include additional comment from Doug Stafford.
Rand Paul Declares War on ISIS—and Allows Boots on the Ground | Olivia Nuzzi | November 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis story has been updated to include additional comment from Doug Stafford.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’ | Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“I believe that Senator Paul and Senator Leahy are probably working more closely together [than he is with Cruz],” Stafford said.
Rand Paul Beats Ted Cruz, Saves NSA From ‘Reform’ | Tim Mak, Olivia Nuzzi | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat corruption, says Stafford Smith, provided the opportunity for a “frame-up of epic proportions.”
Did Pablo Escobar Frame a Millionaire for Murdering Banana-Shipping Money Launderers? | Jacqui Goddard | November 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“The problem is, some on both sides are using outdated science, some from decades ago,” Stafford continued.
Soon after dark on the night of the 10th, the brigade, with its long train of boats on wheels, came down from the Stafford hills.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.To Lee, who looked across the river from Fredericksburg, there was no change in the appearance of things on the Stafford hills.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.The contention that it was erected on the Stafford side of the river seems to be without any foundation of fact.
Historic Fredericksburg | John T. GoolrickJoe is to send it to Stafford at once, and the two rush off eagerly to give it to him, leaving us alone.
The Yeoman Adventurer | George W. GoughStoke is situate in the county of Stafford, and has a great porcelain manufactory founded by Wedgwood.
Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino v.1/3, 1831-1835 | Dorothy Duchesse de Dino
British Dictionary definitions for Stafford (1 of 2)
/ (ˈstæfəd) /
a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop: 63 681 (2001)
British Dictionary definitions for Stafford (2 of 2)
/ (ˈstæfəd) /
Sir Edward William . 1819–1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856–61; 1865–69; 1872)
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