Stephenson

[stee-vuhn-suhn]

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George, 1781–1848, English inventor and engineer.
his son Robert, 1803–59, English engineer.

Stephenson

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noun

George. 1781–1848, British inventor of the first successful steam locomotive (1814); constructed the first railway line to carry passengers, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (opened 1825)
his son, Robert. 1803–59, British engineer, noted for his construction of railway bridges and viaducts, esp the tubular bridge over the Menai Strait

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Master's student Barnaby Stephenson took up the sport about two years ago and helped the University of Edinburgh's first padel club.

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It is a piece of infrastructure forged in the fires of the UK's industrial heritage, including the world's first inter-city passenger line, and of course Stephenson's Rocket, the original steam locomotive.

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Stephenson said he is looking forward to the role he can play on the major league roster.

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April 2022: Playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Pham challenged Luke Voit to a fight after the Padres designated hitter collided with Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson on a play at the plate.

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Mrs Stephenson started chemotherapy before having a full hysterectomy.

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