Wilkinson

American

[wil-kin-suhn] / ˈwɪl kɪn sən /

noun

Geoffrey, 1921–96, British chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.
James, 1757–1825, U.S. military officer, politician, and adventurer.

Wilkinson British

/ ˈwɪlkɪnsən /

noun

Jonny . born 1979, English Rugby Union player: scored 1,179 points (an England record) in 92 internationals (1998–2011); scored the last-minute drop goal that won England victory in the final of the 2003 World Cup

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Wilkinson was arrested in Canggu, on the south coast of Bali, the following day.

From BBC

Wilkinson, who played professionally abroad, said being “the most awkward gangly freshman ever” gave him grit and ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Among those who have flocked to Cootamundra for the weekend are British couple Guy Wilkinson and Lizzie Ellison, both 30, who moved to Sydney two years ago and have driven four hours to compete.

From BBC

Meanwhile, BBC News correspondent Helena Wilkinson, said she had seen uniformed police officers close to the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park.

From BBC

"When we grow spring onions in the UK, 60% of the cost is labour," says Derek Wilkinson, managing director at G's Fresh.

From BBC

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