Thorpe
Americannoun
noun
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Ian . born 1982, Australian swimmer; won three gold medals at the 2000 Olympic Games, six gold medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and two gold medals at the 2004 Olympic Games.
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James Francis. 1888–1953, American football player and athlete: Olympic pentathlon and decathlon champion (1912)
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Jeremy. born 1929, British politician; leader of the Liberal party (1967–76)
Example Sentences
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Thorpe was asked if he knew why the smart motorway system had failed.
From BBC
Similarly, the author argues that despite Tom Brady’s seven Super Bowls, Jim Thorpe, the 1920s star who played both ways without modern coaching, was naturally more gifted.
Critics say the firm, which runs attractions including Alton Towers in Staffordshire and Thorpe Park in Surrey, will be unfairly targeting those with a hidden disability.
From BBC
Henry Thorpe‑Spinks has been playing on Sundays for the past 13 years, often along with his dad.
From BBC
Sample question: In “Northanger Abbey,” whom does Isabella Thorpe have an affair with?
From Los Angeles Times
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