Thornton
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Thorn·ton
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Definition of Thornton
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William 1759–1828 American architect
Thornton
geographical name
Thorn·ton
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Definition of Thornton (Entry 2 of 2)
city in northeast central Colorado north of Denver population 118,772
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“Thornton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thornton. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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