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

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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"It was a delight to find it at Cors Goch along with a number of other species that indicate clean water and a rich habitat," said Clare Sampson, Natur am Byth project manager for RSPB.

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Another way that we wanted it to be different was the whole interaction between Michael Scott and his staff — he was not a very inspirational boss, and Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson, comes in and he does manage to inspire the people working there.

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