Prescott
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Samuel, 1751–77, U.S. patriot during the American Revolution: rode with Paul Revere and William Dawes to warn Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston, April 18, 1775.
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William, 1726–95, American Revolutionary military leader.
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William Hickling 1796–1859, U.S. historian (grandson of William Prescott).
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a city in central Arizona.
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John Leslie. Baron. born 1938, British politician: deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); deputy prime minister (1997–2007); secretary of state for the environment, transport, and the regions (1997–2001); minister for local government and the regions (2002–07)
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William Hickling (ˈhɪklɪŋ). 1796–1859, US historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies
Example Sentences
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Scream 7 sees the return of Canadian actress Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott after she opted out of the previous instalment due to a salary dispute.
From Barron's
“It’s unbelievable how much people have rallied behind these girls,” said Prescott Littlefield, president of the Flyers organization.
From Los Angeles Times
The game also served as a coming out party for a Cowboys rookie quarterback named Dak Prescott, who passed for two touchdowns and eventually displaced Tony Romo as the starter.
From Los Angeles Times
For Dallas, "it's about rolling over the good things for next year and just taking that momentum" according to quarterback Dak Prescott, after the Cowboys beat Washington 30-23.
From BBC
Dallas is treating this like a three-game season, plans to play Dak Prescott, and still has more overall talent.
From Los Angeles Times
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