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)
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Corrections & Amplifications “Risk has been on and off,” NAB’s Ken Crompton says in commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Strong U.S. ISM services and ADP employment data provided a major boost,” NAB’s Ken Crompton says in commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
National Australia Bank's Ken Crompton added that oil traders were unmoved by US President Donald Trump's pledge to protect ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which had provided a small glimmer of support Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
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 • Sep. 24, 2025
To keep himself out of trouble and save his mule, Crompton took it to pieces, and hid it in the roof of the hall.
From Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by Fyfe, J. Hamilton
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