Hampden
Americannoun
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John, 1594–1643, British statesman who defended the rights of the House of Commons against Charles I.
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Walter Walter Hampden Dougherty, 1879–1955, U.S. actor.
noun
Example Sentences
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Scotland are set to face Haiti and Morocco in Boston and Brazil in Miami after qualifying for the finals with a thrilling 4-2 Hampden victory over Denmark in November.
From BBC
It resulted in the Hollywood legend, who died this week, popping up at football grounds across the country from Hampden Park in Glasgow, to Palmerston Park in Dumfries.
From BBC
The film was also shot at Hampden Park, Dumbarton's old ground Boghead, and in the village of Crail in Fife.
From BBC
The 38-year-old of Great Hampden Street, Birmingham, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre where he was released on conditional bail until his next appearance set for Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on 20 February.
From BBC
But so much chat in the build-up to the Hampden encounter with St Mirren was dominated by voices saying O'Neill should have been the man to guide Celtic through the biggest week of their season.
From BBC
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