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Stewart

[ stoo-ert, styoo- ]

noun

  1. Du·gald [doo, -g, uh, ld, dyoo, -], 1753–1828, Scottish philosopher.
  2. James Maitland Jimmy, 1908–97, U.S. actor.
  3. Potter, 1915–85, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1958–81.
  4. a river in central Yukon Territory, Canada, flowing from the Mackenzie Mountains W to the Yukon River. 331 miles (533 km) long.
  5. a male given name.


Stewart

/ ˈstjʊət /

noun

  1. the usual spelling for the royal house of Stuart before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart)
  2. StewartJackie1939MScottishSPORT AND GAMES: racing driver Sir Jackie, full name John Young Stewart. born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973
  3. StewartJames (Maitland)19081997MUSFILMS AND TV: actor James ( Maitland ). 1908–97, US film actor, known for his distinctive drawl; appeared in many films including Destry Rides Again (1939), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), The Glenn Miller Story (1953), and Vertigo (1958)
  4. StewartRod1945MBritishMUSIC: rock singer Rod. born 1945, British rock singer: vocalist with the Faces (1969–75). His albums include Gasoline Alley (1970), Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), and Atlantic Crossing (1975)


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Example Sentences

Changing public opinion, of course, will be the work of a generation or maybe two, but kudos to Stewart for getting it started.

Mullins quotes Stewart from an interview with Rolling Stone.

As ever, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show crew encouraged us to find some humor alongside the horror and the shame.

Kim Novak runs away from James Stewart, across an expanse of field.

She starts running, then cut: she's across the field and Stewart has caught up with her.

Barr had secured Kaden's homestead, and all this Jack Stewart knew, but had never disclosed.

Captain Stewart, who lived outside the town, received me with the same cordiality as the other residents had done.

Members of all parties expressed similar opinions; and Mr. Stewart finally withdrew his resolution.

All that have or can compass so much money go along with Charles Stewart on Monday morning.

The people of Bruges are fully persuaded that Charles Stewart's followers have done it.

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