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Sprague

American  
[spreyg] / spreɪg /

noun

  1. Frank Julian, 1857–1934, U.S. electrical engineer and inventor.


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Sprague co-hosted “Run My Renovation” for the DIY Network and was a carpenter on “Trading Spaces.”

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“I sent a long email to share with Rory and Erica and just told him that we will do better in the future,” Sprague said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Sprague says he plans on apologising to McIlroy and his family.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

According to a news release from the group, leaders plan to turn the property at 8722 E. Sprague Ave. into the future headquarters of their “unashamedly Christian ministry.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

“Well, the Sprague kid didn’t say about hair.”

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck