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Cripps

American

[krips] / krɪps /

noun

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

Cripps British

/ krɪps /

noun

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

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Chloe Cripps, raised in Croydon but now living in Sydney, Australia, said she instantly recognized the escalator and sent a screenshot to her family group chat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“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

"Ever heard of Maitland, Hollis, Cripps and Co.?" inquired Hunt.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

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