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par·ton

(pär′tŏn′)

Any of the point particles proposed as a constituent of hadrons, now known as quarks.

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parton

(ˈpɑːˌtɒn)

(General Physics) physics a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons

[from part + -on]

Parton

(ˈpɑːtən)

(Biography) Dolly. born 1946, US country and pop singer and songwriter

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A Dolly Parton tribute act brightened care home residents' days after a special performance.

Magic moments for all as Dolly tribute act brightens care home

A FREE books for UK kids scheme set up by singer Dolly Parton is being axed by a council because of cuts.

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Turning bottle caps into benches Cub Scout Pack 36 takes on a new community project Scouts: Building benches

Dolly Parton has been married to Carl Thomas Dean for 52 years, and she's so proud of the milestone that she's sharing her secret to keeping their marriage intact through the years.

Dolly Parton Says 'Separation' Is Secret To Long Marriage

[USA], Feb 10 (ANI):EeMiley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes and a slew of fellow celebrities recently teamed up to pay a special tribute to the legendary country singer Dolly Parton.

Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes and more honour Dolly Parton at MusiCares Gala

4 February 2019 - Tennessee, US-based World Choice Investments, the operating partner of Dolly Parton's dinner theaters, has agreed to acquire three Tennessee-based theaters and a restaurant from Fee Hedrick Entertainment to expand dinner theater holdings, the company said.

Dolly's Dinner Theater Acquires Fee Hedrick Entertainment to Increase Dinner Theater Holdings

IANS | Los Angeles Country music legend Dolly Parton has no plans to retire and would like to die on stage mid-performance.

Dolly Parton wants to die on stage

Dolly Parton Image Credit: AP Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times

Dolly Parton and Sia release duet

NEW YORK (AFP) - Country legend Dolly Parton will be honored at a charity concert ahead of next year's Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy, which administers the prize, announced Tuesday.