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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

But the countryside near Repton has another revelation about the Vikings, with a unique cemetery at a place called Heath Wood.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 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

Without the slightest regret I said goodbye to Repton for ever and rode back to Kent on my motorbike.

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

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