Atkinson
Americannoun
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Sir Harry Albert, 1831–92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1876–77, 1883–84, 1887–91.
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(Justin) Brooks, 1894–1984, U.S. drama critic, journalist, and author.
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Theodore Francis Ted, 1916–2005, U.S. jockey, born in Canada.
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Michael Atkinson was the Intelligence Community’s inspector general.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 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
In the 71st minute, off quick ball, with excellent field position and Murley lurking wide, Seb Atkinson similarly dawdled too long and had his kick blocked.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 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
To rehearse and refine the procedure, Dr. Atkinson and Dr. Emmett took human skulls home at night and practiced cutting them up.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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