Beaton

American

[beet-n] / ˈbit n /

noun

Sir Cecil (Walter Hardy), 1904–80, English photographer, writer, and theatrical designer.

Beaton British

/ ˈbiːtən /

noun

Sir Cecil ( Walter Hardy ). 1904–80, British photographer, noted esp for his society portraits

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Andrew Beaton is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal in New York covering the NFL, golf and sports.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Among our galactic neighbors, there might be a few abandoned houses out there," said STScI's Rachael Beaton, who is also on the research team.

From Science Daily

Deputy governor Jim Beaton says that even 100 prisoners leaving early would provide some short-term relief.

From BBC

He said Mullan and Mr Beaton had been out in Greenock that night "apparently searching" for McQuillan.

From BBC

McQuillan and an associate approached Mr Beaton's car, the victim got out of the car and there was a "verbal exchange" between the three men.

From BBC

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