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colonist

[kol-uh-nist] / ˈkɒl ə nɪst /


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This was evident during the couple’s stay in Victoria — not one news photo was taken or published even though Victoria’s newspaper, the Times Colonist, admitted knowing where they were staying nearby.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020

The Times Colonist newspaper admitted it knew all along where the family was staying but chose not to divulge the details until the royals left to “err on the side of discretion.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2020

Colonist John Rolfe sealed this peace by marrying Pocahontas in 1614.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Colonist, a two-time winner for Jerry Hollendorfer, is listed at 9-2, and Kimbear, second to American Anthem in the Laz Barrera Stakes for Eric Kruljak, is 4-1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2017

Besides, the very hard berth she occupied was at least still, and she was not kept awake by the distressful vibration that had disturbed her in the Colonist car.

From A Prairie Courtship by Bindloss, Harold




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