DuPont

American  

[doo-pont, dyoo-, doo-pont, dyoo-, dy-pawn] / duˈpɒnt, dyu-, ˈdu pɒnt, ˈdyu-, düˈpɔ̃ /

Or Du Pont

noun

1. Eleuthère Irénée 1771–1834, U.S. industrialist, born in France.

2. Pierre Samuel 1739–1817, French economist and statesman (father of Eleuthère Irénée).

3. Samuel Francis, 1803–65, Union admiral in the U.S. Civil War.

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Example Sentences

With stormy conditions at Scotstoun throughout, Glasgow struggled to break out of their own territory in the first half, with Antoine Dupont and company threatening to take the game away as Toulouse put Glasgow under tremendous pressure.

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A big cheer went up when Dupont's name was read out by the stadium announcer ahead of the match, and the little maestro wasted no time in showing his class.

From BBC

Thibaud Flament burst through the Warriors defence and galloped into the 22, finding Dupont on his shoulder and he glided over for the opening try in a little over six minutes.

From BBC

Dupont was instrumental as Toulouse struck again moments later, though the home crowd were furious as they were convinced his pass to send Gourgeus over for the second try was forward.

From BBC

Antoine Dupont, making his first start in eight months after a serious knee injury, got the ball rolling with the opening try and a double from Kalvin Gourgues saw the visitors race into what looked like an unassailable lead at half-time.

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