Stevenson
['sti:vnsn]
Definition
(noun.) United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968).
(noun.) Scottish author (1850-1894).
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Examples
- I now ordered him to discontinue his work of repairing roads and to move on with his whole force to Stevenson, Alabama, without delay. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The rebuilding of this road would give us two roads as far as Stevenson over which to supply the army. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Stevenson was killed in this move. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- On the morning of the 21st we took the train for the front, reaching Stevenson Alabama, after dark. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Stevenson, of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company, was assigned as his aide. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- I am Alexander Holder, of the banking firm of Holder & Stevenson, of Threadneedle Street. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Stevenson's brigade was sent to cut off the rebel retreat, but was too late or not expeditious enough. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Stevenson was in command of the whole. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The road to Chattanooga was still well guarded with strong garrisons at Murfreesboro, Stevenson, Bridgeport and Chattanooga. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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