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Paxton

American  
[pak-stuhn] / ˈpæk stən /

noun

  1. Sir Joseph, 1801–65, English horticulturist and architect.

Paxton British  
/ ˈpækstən /

noun

  1. Sir Joseph. 1801–65, English architect, who designed Crystal Palace (1851), the first large structure of prefabricated glass and iron parts

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All that aside, Mr. Paxton has led in the polls since summer.

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Some supporters of Ken Paxton think that rancor is more important.

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Some supporters of Ken Paxton think that rancor is more important.

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Some supporters of Ken Paxton think that rancor is more important.

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Last year Mr. Paxton launched an investigation of the makers of Colgate and Crest toothpaste.

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