Sampson

[samp-suhn]

noun

1. Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.

2. William Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. admiral.

3. a male given name.

Example Sentences

His numbers got a further boost when running back Dylan Sampson took a short pass and converted it into Sanders’s first career touchdown throw.

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Northern Territory Salvation Army's Peter Sampson said the Red Shield House 49 -- a homeless shelter in the city -- has enough food for a week.

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But even with a more measured approach to her football, Kirby - who was nicknamed 'Mini Messi' by former England boss Mark Sampson - still feels the pressure.

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Saudi Arabia’s recent security pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, as well as tighter cooperation between Arab nations and Turkey are all part of that regional response to the Israeli military strength, said retired British Air Marshal Martin Sampson, who heads the Middle East office of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and served as the U.K. government defense adviser to the Middle East.

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The ballad, also co-written by Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson, helped propel the careers of “American Idol” winner Underwood and James: It won the country song prize at the 2007 Grammy Awards and was dubbed ASCAP’s country song of the year in 2006.

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