Stafford
Americannoun
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Jean, 1915–79, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
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Sir Edward William, 1819–1901, New Zealand political leader, born in Scotland: prime minister 1856–61, 1865–69, 1872.
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a city in and the county seat of Staffordshire, in central England.
noun
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Example Sentences
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Last season, with Stafford sidelined throughout camp because of a back issue, Bennett took second-team reps behind Garoppolo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Staffordshire Police said officers first became aware of Strang when they were contacted by a safeguarding officer at Stafford College.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The doctor, identified as Peter Stafford of the Serge charity, had received care that included "experimental therapies currently being trialed for this type of virus", said the hospital.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
But Simpson is doing everything he can to fit into a position group that includes Stafford, 38, fourth-year signal-caller Stetson Bennett and undrafted free agent Matthew Caldwell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
"His Grace won a great victory at Oxcross. Ser Stafford Lannister is dead, his host scattered."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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