Hampden
Americannoun
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John, 1594–1643, British statesman who defended the rights of the House of Commons against Charles I.
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Walter Walter Hampden Dougherty, 1879–1955, U.S. actor.
noun
Example Sentences
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He was in the margins of a nervy farewell to Hampden before the team heads for the United States on Sunday.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
At 1-1, Roberto Carlos' seemingly harmless cross was lofted high into the Hampden Park sky, destined to drop where D and penalty box chalk collides.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
In December, they won the League Cup with a magnificent victory over Celtic at Hampden - another triumph for manager Stephen Robinson after three straight top-six finishes in the Scottish Premiership.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Junior Adamu's late, late equaliser effectively paved the way for the sun-lit Hampden triumph the club has just enjoyed.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Marion had disappeared to sit with some people who’d driven down from Hampden, and Cloke and Bram and Rooney had simply disappeared, somewhere between car and church.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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