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.
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Example Sentences
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He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
After the Scots face Curacao at Hampden on Saturday, they travel to the United States for a final warm-up game with Bolivia in New Jersey before Group C games with Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
His latest, and probably last, act was his lobbed opener that set Celtic on their way at Hampden.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Dunfermline's last win over Celtic at Hampden was their Scottish Cup final win in 1961 under Stein.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“The Corcorans put up a big reward in the night. All the factories in Hampden are closed. Anybody want some coffee? I have a dollar.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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