Thornton
William, 1759–1828, U.S. architect, born in the British Virgin Islands.
a town in NE Colorado.
a male given name.
Contemporary Examples
A World Without Elephants? Blame China Michael Tomasky August 5, 2014
Will China’s Slowdown Derail America’s Recovery? Dan Levin September 1, 2012
The House of Shock Is Terrifying Its Guests and Causing Controversy—and the Zombies Who Run the Show Are Loving It Tyler Gillespie October 24, 2013
Billy Bob Thornton Is Scary Good as ‘Fargo’s’ Bad Guy Kevin Fallon April 14, 2014
Best ‘First Day of School’ Movies September 4, 2011
Historical Examples
The Man Who Wins Robert Herrick
Dr. Sevier George W. Cable
Frank Merriwell’s Races Burt L. Standish
Dr. Sevier George W. Cable
The Mystery of Lincoln’s Inn Robert Machray
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