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Bancroft

American  
[ban-krawft, -kroft, bang-] / ˈbæn krɔft, -krɒft, ˈbæŋ- /

noun

  1. George, 1800–91, U.S. historian and statesman.

  2. Hubert Howe, 1832–1918, U.S. publisher and historian.


Example Sentences

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“With roughly 4,000 in the U.S. arsenal, that level of usage underscores the likelihood of increased replenishment, production, and defense spending going forward,” Bancroft wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Though Brooks calls himself funny-looking where Bancroft was a great beauty all her life, they made a handsome couple; the photographs are wonderful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

“I was in love with him instantly,” Bancroft said, “because he looked like my father, and he acted like my mother.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

In late 2023, the US private security company Bancroft Global Development said it was in talks with the CAR government.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

It seemed the father had a café next to the bookstore on Bancroft.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English