Cranston

[ kran-stuhn ]

/ ˈkræn stən /

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noun

a city in E Rhode Island, near Providence.

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How to use Cranston in a sentence

Cranston said he actually was that character—“We actually had a kissing scene together!”
The Best Emmys Moments: Seth Meyers, Bryan Cranston, and a 'Seinfeld' Kiss|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Louis-Dreyfus made a joke that Cranston looked like a character Elaine had dated on Seinfeld.
The Best Emmys Moments: Seth Meyers, Bryan Cranston, and a 'Seinfeld' Kiss|Kevin Fallon|August 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The skit features Julia Louis-Dreyfus as an island-hungry TV star customer and that unique brand of Cranston-Paul chemistry.
Shark-Eating Monsters, the Kid Emmys, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There is no Christine Baranski, no Bryan Cranston, no Julia Louis-Dreyfus, or Allison Williams.
Are These Really the Best Dressed People in the World?|Tim Teeman|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Daily Beast spoke with Cranston about life after Walter White, the amazing close to Breaking Bad, and his future roles.
Bryan Cranston on Walter White’s Future, Directing ‘Better Call Saul,’ and Hillary 2016|Marlow Stern|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brenton advised that he should be impeached, whereupon Clarke resigned in favor of his nephew, Samuel Cranston.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene
Four years later another town was formed from Providence County and incorporated under the name of Cranston.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene
The best that can be said of Gov. Cranston's letter is, it was very respectful in tone.
History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1|George W. Williams
Across the street was the building which housed the Cranston Chronicle, the largest daily newspaper in the state.
Helen in the Editor's Chair|Ruthe S. Wheeler
She heard the connection switch and the chief of the Cranston bureau snapped a question at her.
Helen in the Editor's Chair|Ruthe S. Wheeler