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Johnston

American  
[jon-stuhn, -suhn] / ˈdʒɒn stən, -sən /

noun

  1. Albert Sidney, 1803–62, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

  2. Joseph Eggleston, 1807–91, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

  3. Mary, 1870–1936, U.S. writer.

  4. a town in E central Rhode Island.


Example Sentences

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Ms Johnston works with Stephanie Todd to provide regional support services to patients and their families in the form of specialist clinical advice, emotional support, and practical information.

From BBC

Student representative Sarah Johnston, 23, highlighted "dark spots" on the walk home.

From BBC

“The crackdown on undocumented immigration weighs on the industry, further reducing margins for restaurants who are trying to keep menu prices as affordable as possible,” Johnston said.

From Los Angeles Times

Researcher and roads expert Wesley Johnston believes decades of "underinvestment" in roads means some in rural areas are not fit for purpose and more funding is needed.

From BBC

Johnston was in the clearing, tending to the scientific instruments and radios, for one night only.

From Literature