Crompton

American  

[kromp-tuhn] / ˈkrɒmp tən /

noun

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

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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)

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Example Sentences

“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

Dracula is a "soul-sapping affair", according to Sarah Crompton of WhatsOnStage, who said: "It's slick, soulless and all about appearances. There's no jeopardy or really any true drama."

From BBC

Screenwriter Michael Crompton says credit cards became a financial lifeline during years of freelance work.

From BBC

Salford may now be in existence for 2026 but the hard work starts now for Mason Caton-Brown, Malcolm Crompton and Paul Hancock in putting the meat on the bones.

From BBC

Police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the Groundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road in Swindon at about 19:30 BST following an explosion in a warehouse.

From BBC