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Parkinson

American  
[pahr-kin-suhn] / ˈpɑr kɪn sən /

noun

  1. C(yril) Northcote 1909–93, English author and historian.


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McVay’s incorporation of three tight-end sets into the offense last season paved the way for the Rams to carry five tight ends: Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson and rookie Max Klare.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Only then did Parkinson notice a suspiciously clean, straight wound on the back of the caiman's head, possibly caused by a blow from a speeding boat, he suspects.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Katherine Parkinson was named best comedy actress for her role as mum Rachel in family sitcom Here We Go.

From BBC May 10, 2026

Parkinson on Friday revealed that the soil tests were positive for remains.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

Then there was Dr. James Parkinson, who was also an early socialist and author of many provocative pamphlets with titles like "Revolution without Bloodshed."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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