John Smith
Example Sentences
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When Captain John Smith and the British colonists first came to the Jamestown colony in Virginia in the early 17th century, he recorded two goldsmiths, a jeweler and two refiners on the ship, Gordon says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
At Glasgow University, where he studied law, he became life-long friends with two future Labour stars - John Smith and Donald Dewar.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
In 1994, after the death of the Labour leader John Smith, Mr. Blair was elected as his successor.
From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2024
Until recently, Orthacanthus graciliscould have been considered the "John Smith" of prehistoric shark names, given how common it was.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2024
John Smith claimed to have ridden through the Virginia forest at a gallop.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
