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Dampier

American

[dam-pee-er, damp-yer] / ˈdæm pi ər, ˈdæmp yər /

noun

William, 1652–1715, English navigator, explorer, buccaneer, and writer.

Dampier British

/ ˈdæmpɪə /

noun

William. 1652–1715, English navigator, pirate, and writer: sailed around the world twice

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Everything was tilting in the Utes’ favor when Dampier found linebacker — you read that right — Lander Barton in the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

Rio exports from Dampier port and through Cape Lambert in the northern part of Western Australia state.

From Reuters • Jun. 19, 2023

Coming into the season, Powell shared the previous record of 14 with DeAndre Jordan and Erick Dampier.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2022

The group meets every week for dinner and conversation, but Dampier wishes it could be more.

From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2022

Nor did Dampier visit the west coast of New Britain or realize its small extent on that side.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

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