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Cripps

American  
[krips] / krɪps /

noun

  1. Sir Stafford, 1889–1952, British statesman and socialist leader.


Cripps British  
/ krɪps /

noun

  1. Sir ( Richard ) Stafford . 1889–1952, British Labour statesman; Chancellor of the Exchequer (1947–50)

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“If she can change economies,” said Cripps, “hopefully she can change Croydon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Beverley Cripps, defending Forgan, said he had accepted the messages he exchanged with Pugh were "disgraceful and crass".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The exiting executives, Josh Goldstine and Andrew Cripps, were not in charge of picking movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

The exiting executives, Josh Goldstine and Andrew Cripps, were not in charge of picking movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Hez was about to reply, when Mrs Cripps confronted the intruder, and with the most cutting politeness said, “Pray, mum, have you brought your receipt?”

From Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season by Fenn, George Manville

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