Stamford
Americannoun
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a city in SW Connecticut.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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Clearlake’s greater control of Chelsea paves the way for a decision on building a new stadium or redeveloping Stamford Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Clearlake’s greater control of the London-based team now paves the way for a decision on the hefty investment of either building a new stadium or redeveloping Stamford Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Chelsea have ongoing plans either to redevelop Stamford Bridge or move to a new stadium, which sources say had created tension at times between Boehly's camp and Clearlake.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
"Ahead of Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge, the club reminds all supporters that discrimination of any kind is wholly unacceptable and will not be tolerated," it added.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Not much. I’ve never been to New Haven. But I’ve gone to the malls in Stamford and Clinton.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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