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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- British prime minister (1783–1801 and 1804–1806). He accomplished the Act of Union between Ireland and Britain (1800) but was unsuccessful in his efforts to achieve Catholic emancipation.
- British political leader and orator who directed his country's military effort during the Seven Years' War (1756–1763).
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- proper noun An
English topographical surname for someone who lived by, or operated apit ormine .
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- noun a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
- noun English statesman who brought the Seven Years' War to an end (1708-1778)
- noun English statesman and son of Pitt the Elder (1759-1806)
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Pitt Papers, 101; George III. to Pitt, Nov. 19, in Stanhope's _Life of Pitt_, ii.,
The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration William Hunt 1886
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If Pitt beats UConn (@Pitt) in the last game of the regular season, and Louisville wins out (Seton Hall and West Virginia), then Louisville wins the Big East regular season crown, and I think they jump UConn in the rankings and might take down that last #1 seed.
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By an awkward woman. nummiesbras @unmarketing brad pitt jakenherman RT @jessicabreezy "Well if brad Pitt was my husband,
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Yesterday, it discovered the most precious of the stolen effects; that is the diamond known under the name Pitt or Régent”—there were gasps—“which in the last inventory of 1791 was appraised at 12 millions….
THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005
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Yesterday, it discovered the most precious of the stolen effects; that is the diamond known under the name Pitt or Régent”—there were gasps—“which in the last inventory of 1791 was appraised at 12 millions….
THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005
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Yesterday, it discovered the most precious of the stolen effects; that is the diamond known under the name Pitt or Régent”—there were gasps—“which in the last inventory of 1791 was appraised at 12 millions….
THE DIAMOND JULIE BAUMGOLD 2005
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Celebrities (Arnie, Sarah and this lady) are not celebrities, but Brat Pitt is ... huh?
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Brat Pitt is an unacceptable celebrity because he's a democrat, but not running for election, and she is acceptable ... because she's republican .... nice.
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PROS: Joe Pitt is (still) a great character; unpredictable plot twists; fast paced and engaging story; Huston is not afraid to change up his cast of characters.
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The biggest knock on Pitt is their performance in previous tournaments.
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