Sampson
Americannoun
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Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.
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William Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. admiral.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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In his sentencing remarks, Judge James Sampson accepted there was "no evidence of threats, violence or coercion", adding the parents - who had no previous convictions - acted on "misguided cultural beliefs, rather than malice".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
No. 2 Houston: After losing to Florida in last year’s national championship game, Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson landed star freshman point guard Kingston Flemings to give his team a spark.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
“Iran has crossed a line,” said retired British Air Marshal Martin Sampson, executive director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies—Middle East in Bahrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
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.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
“I dislike you, Tandy, but good luck,” Sampson spat.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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