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Mumford

American

[muhm-ferd] / ˈmʌm fərd /

noun

Lewis, 1895–1990, U.S. author and social scientist.

Mumford British

/ ˈmʌmfəd /

noun

Lewis. 1895–1990, US sociologist, whose works are chiefly concerned with the relationship between man and his environment. They include The City in History (1962) and Roots of Contemporary Architecture (1972)

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This new release will feature a collaboration with Marcus Mumford and several songs co-written with fellow pop singer Audrey Hobert.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

"I feel very sad that I'm not voting Labour this time," said 59-year-old Ross Mumford, explaining he had always supported the centre-left party, just like his father and grandfather.

From Barron's ● May 4, 2026

Musical guests Mumford & Sons, along with Aaron Dessner from the National, performed “Rubber Band Man” with Hozier and “Here” with Sierra Ferrell.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026

The nominees were revealed in a live stream by a host of stars, including 2025 winners Chappell Roan, Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter, and British musicians such as Sam Smith and Marcus Mumford.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025

“Mom…We’re at Lou Ann Adler’s, 131 Mumford Street in Rancho Renato. Please come get us and call me…please, please, please!”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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