Paterson

[ pat-er-suh n ]

/ ˈpæt ər sən /

a city in NE New Jersey.

Example sentences from the Web for paterson

As for the current governor, calls were directed to Bob Megna, budget director under Cuomo and Paterson.

Powerbroker Richard Ravitch Thinks New York Might Be Doomed |Josh Robin |April 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Paterson—the father of recent Governor David Paterson—was a high-octane lawyer who held a number of appointive positions.

Bill Lynch, the Culminator |Michael Tomasky |August 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Christie issued an implicit rebuttal of the CPAC vision earlier this week at a town hall in Paterson, New Jersey.

The Elephant in the Room: Chris Christie’s CPAC Dig |John Avlon |March 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
In a state that voted for President Obama by 17 points, Paterson is the bluest of blue districts.

The Elephant in the Room: Chris Christie’s CPAC Dig |John Avlon |March 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

What I think about is how many kids are sitting in the public school, a failing public school today in Paterson?

The Elephant in the Room: Chris Christie’s CPAC Dig |John Avlon |March 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
They recommended Mrs. Paterson to wait and hold her tongue—for the present.

Secret Service or Recollections of a City Detective |Andrew Forrester
Paterson buried his wife in that soil which, as he had assured his too credulous countrymen, exhaled health and vigour.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay
The far-sighted Paterson hoped to found a colonial empire and to enrich his own country by the resulting trade.

The South American Republics, Part II (of 2) |Thomas C. Dawson
So grossly unjust was Paterson's scheme; and yet it was less unjust than impolitic.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay
In 1848 the road was extended to Sufferns and the Paterson dock was built to accommodate this railroad line.

Jersey City and its Historic Sites |Harriet Phillips Eaton

Paterson ¹

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a city in NE New Jersey: settled by the Dutch in the late 17th century. Pop: 150 782 (2003 est)

Paterson ²

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Andrew Barton, known as Banjo Paterson. 1864–1941, Australian poet. His works include "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River"

William. 1658–1719, Scottish merchant and banker: founded the Bank of England (1694)