Winston

American

[win-stuhn] / ˈwɪn stən /

noun

a male given name.

Winston British

/ ˈwɪnstən /

noun

Robert ( Maurice Lipson ), Baron. born 1940, British obstetrician and gynaecologist, noted for his work on human infertility treatment; as a broadcaster, his TV series include The Human Body (1998) and How Science Changed the World (2010)

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Fugard’s friendship — along with that of fellow Serpent Player Winston Ntshona — became among the most formative of Kani’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He eventually entered to find his boss, Winston Churchill, and Gen. Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French, puffing cigars and “sitting side by side with amiable expressions on their faces.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days to secure a lasting ceasefire," Foreign Minister Winston Peters' spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The Bank of England has told the BBC it is reflecting the wishes of the public by substituting Sir Winston Churchill and Jane Austen with British wildlife on its next series of banknotes.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Winston Churchill, equally eager to intimidate Stalin, stepped quickly to Truman.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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