DuPont
Americannoun
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Eleuthère Irénée 1771–1834, U.S. industrialist, born in France.
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Pierre Samuel 1739–1817, French economist and statesman (father of Eleuthère Irénée).
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Samuel Francis, 1803–65, Union admiral in the U.S. Civil War.
Example Sentences
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Outside the White House complex, fountains across the city are coming back to life after decades of neglect, from DuPont Circle to Freedom Plaza and Union Station.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
DuPont de Nemours announced a 1-for-3 reverse stock split, effective June 24, and reaffirmed its financial guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Shares have performed well since their spin-out from DuPont in November.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
DuPont serves a range of markets including healthcare, manufacturing, contruction, and others.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
That year, Jayme won first place in the DuPont Challenge, a huge, international science essay competition.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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