Vaughan
Americannoun
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Henry, 1622–95, English poet and mystic.
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Sarah (Lois), 1924–90, U.S. jazz singer.
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a town in SW Ontario, in S Canada, near Toronto.
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a male given name: from a Welsh word meaning “small.”
noun
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Henry. 1622–95, Welsh mystic poet, best known for his Silex Scintillans (1650; 1655)
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Dame Janet ( Maria ). 1899–1993, British physician and university official: helped set up Britain's first National Blood Transfusion Service (1939): after World War II, became Britain's expert on the effects of radiation on humans; Principal of Somerville College, Oxford (1945–67)
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Sarah ( Lois ). 1924–90, US jazz vocalist and pianist, noted esp for her skill in vocal improvisation
Example Sentences
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Its founder Vaughan Smith, who was also in the Army, said: "He was one of the characters – those people who stand out because everybody adores them and they make you feel better."
From BBC
It was reported to the then Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, Benjamin Vaughan, but nothing was done.
From BBC
There was Michael Vaughan the man-manager and Sir Andrew Strauss the strategist, who carefully planned England's route to the top.
From BBC
The ECB has been unable to substantiate the BBC allegations, but former England captain Vaughan called for the governing body to investigate the issue thoroughly.
From Barron's
Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday that the ECB "need to act fast" because omitting players based on their nationality "should not be allowed to happen".
From BBC
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