Crompton
Americannoun
noun
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Richmal , full name Richmal Crompton Lamburn . 1890–1969, British children's author, best known for her Just William stories
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Samuel. 1753–1827, British inventor of the spinning mule (1779)
Example Sentences
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Dracula is a "soul-sapping affair", according to Sarah Crompton of WhatsOnStage, who said: "It's slick, soulless and all about appearances. There's no jeopardy or really any true drama."
From BBC
Screenwriter Michael Crompton says credit cards became a financial lifeline during years of freelance work.
From BBC
Salford may now be in existence for 2026 but the hard work starts now for Mason Caton-Brown, Malcolm Crompton and Paul Hancock in putting the meat on the bones.
From BBC
Police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the Groundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road in Swindon at about 19:30 BST following an explosion in a warehouse.
From BBC
The two politicians welcomed Audit Wales' approach and said they looked forward to hearing from Auditor General Adrian Crompton "in due course once he has decided the next course of action".
From BBC
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