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Crompton

American  
[kromp-tuhn] / ˈkrɒmp tən /

noun

  1. Samuel, 1753–1827, English inventor of the spinning mule.


Crompton British  
/ ˈkrɒmptən /

noun

  1. Richmal , full name Richmal Crompton Lamburn . 1890–1969, British children's author, best known for her Just William stories

  2. Samuel. 1753–1827, British inventor of the spinning mule (1779)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“Oil was sharply higher and global bond yields up as markets weighed up a renewed energy shock,” said Ken Crompton, head of rates strategy at National Australia Bank, in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Crompton said the organisation had "no issue" with anyone from any political persuasion visiting the cafe.

From BBC May 22, 2026

National Australia Bank's Ken Crompton added that oil traders were unmoved by US President Donald Trump's pledge to protect ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which had provided a small glimmer of support Wednesday.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

“Strong U.S. ISM services and ADP employment data provided a major boost,” NAB’s Ken Crompton says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

The development of cotton manufacture had been gradual but certain to this period, which saw the triumph and use of the mechanical inventions of Hargreave, Arkwright, Crompton and Cartwright.

From A History of the Republican Party by Platt, George Washington

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