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Repton

British  
/ ˈrɛptən /

noun

  1. Humphry . 1752–1818, English landscape gardener

"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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It’s probably going to be investing less in America, rather than outright selling the U.S.,” said Fredrik Repton, senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

Stan was hell-bent on fast-tracking his son's progression as he hopped between several London amateur clubs, with stints at Repton, Dale Youth, Lynn, West Ham, Fisher and Islington.

From BBC Sep. 20, 2024

At the prestigious Repton School, young Roald displayed no talent whatsoever for writing.

From Washington Post Dec. 28, 2022

The custom-made, quality workmanship is designed by Mel Pardue of Repton, Ala. It offers an axis lock construction on a 3.45-inch blade, which makes it extremely resilient.

From Seattle Times May 27, 2016

I was exactly thirteen in September 1929 when the time came for me to go to Repton.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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