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Paine

[ peyn ]

noun

  1. Albert Big·e·low [big, -, uh, -loh], 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.
  2. Robert Treat [treet], 1731–1814, U.S. jurist and statesman.
  3. Thomas, 1737–1809, U.S. patriot and writer on government and religion, born in England.


Paine

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noun

  1. PaineThomas17371809MUSEnglishWRITING: pamphleteer Thomas. 1737–1809, American political pamphleteer, born in England. His works include the pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and Crisis (1776–83), supporting the American colonists' fight for independence; The Rights of Man (1791–92), a justification of the French Revolution; and The Age of Reason (1794–96), a defence of deism
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The charity's deputy CEO, Karen Paine BEM, says they are proud Jodie - now their patron - will be taking part in this year's championship and she will be "cheering her on every step of the way".

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Paine said in his time is also true today.

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John Paine is a single dad with three autistic children aged between five and eight.

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Paine’s writings were both educational and influential in shaping public opinion.

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As patriots readied for battle and loyalists clung to the British crown, Thomas Paine published “Common Sense,” a fiercely persuasive pamphlet that united Colonists to fight against monarchy in the name of self-rule.

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