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Knox

[ noks ]

noun

  1. (William) Frank(lin), 1874–1944, U.S. publisher and government official.
  2. Henry, 1750–1806, American Revolutionary general: 1st U.S. secretary of war 1785–94.
  3. John, 1510–72, Scottish religious reformer and historian.
  4. Phi·lan·der Chase [fi-, lan, -der], 1853–1921, U.S. lawyer and politician: secretary of state 1909–13.
  5. Fort. Fort Knox.


Knox

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noun

  1. KnoxJohn?15141572MScottishRELIGION: theologianHISTORY: historian John. ?1514–72, Scottish theologian and historian. After exile in England and on the Continent (1547–59), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the History of the Reformation in Scotland (1586)
  2. KnoxRonald (Arbuthnott)18881957MBritishRELIGION: clergymanWRITING: author Ronald ( Arbuthnott ). 1888–1957, British priest and author. A convert to Roman Catholicism, he is noted for his translation of the Vulgate (1945–49)
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It's Amanda Knox reaching out to the man who prosecuted her, and calling him her "adversary and friend."

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"I have felt deeply, deeply punished for being a quirky, silly person," Knox told me.

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“He bought his own ticket,” Parton told local outlet Knox News, a.k.a. the Knoxville News Sentinel, as the theme park kicked off its 40th season.

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“California is implementing a unique model that leverages trusted local messengers to communicate directly with workers,” said California Labor Secretary Steward Knox in a Tuesday statement.

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Benedict Knox, from Healthwatch England, said many patients had seen their local pharmacy close or experience disruptions due to staff shortages.

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