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[jon] / dʒɒn /






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The story goes that when Gen. John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, called Tillerson to warn the tweet was coming, the secretary was on the john.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2026

It happened in 1986 when a sophomore running back named Russell White lifted the Celts to victory in the championship game over St. john Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

They also signed defensive back Buster Skrine and brought back outside linebacker john Simon.

From Seattle Times Nov. 23, 2021

No one felt like they had to follow McCain into the bathroom, and even if they had, he would’ve given a press conference from the john.

From Slate Oct. 9, 2021

And of course it is crucial to visit the john right before the assembly.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

This time period also brought the introduction of union suits—predecessors of long johns and onesies—to meet the needs of both men and women.

From National Geographic Jan. 9, 2024

“This is exactly the type of case that had it not been for the johns, it would probably just be handled locally.”

From Washington Times Nov. 11, 2023

“It’s such an Alaskan thing to do, is let your friends know what gear they need for the day. So I knew I needed to wear my long johns, thanks to Sarah’s text.”

From Slate Aug. 17, 2022

The May Company opened for business in Leadville, Colo., in 1877, selling Levi’s and long johns to miners.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 2021

I thought about it for a while and looked back toward the plane s johns.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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