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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

Northampton rugby's Mark Darbon has arrived to replace Martin Slumbers at the R&A and Derek Sprague is the new man in charge of the PGA of America.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

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, it’s true. The Sprague kid seen them and he says they ain’t no bigger than this and they got little hands and feet and eyes.”

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck