Nixon

American

[nik-suhn] / ˈnɪk sən /

noun

Richard M(ilhous) 1913–94, 37th president of the U.S., 1969–74 (resigned).
his wife Thelma Catherine Ryan Pat, 1912–93, U.S. First Lady 1969–74.

Nixon British

/ nɪkˈsəʊnɪən, ˈnɪksən /

noun

Richard M ( ilhous ). 1913–94, US Republican politician; 37th president from 1969 until he resigned over the Watergate scandal in 1974

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Other Word Forms

Nixonian adjective

Example Sentences

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Beyda referred questions to Nixon, the HHS spokesman, who denied that Beyda was behind the January grant cuts and October layoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1973 it adopted the War Powers Resolution, passed over Richard Nixon's veto, to become the only lasting limit on unilateral presidential military action abroad.

From Barron's

Actor Kimberly Nixon has said growing up around Pontypridd kept her grounded as she dealt with challenges early in her acting career.

From BBC

Richard Nixon’s behavior during Watergate brought those prospects into clear focus.

From Salon

HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said the agency’s Moderna review team had a “diverse set of conclusions.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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