Stamford
Americannoun
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a city in SW Connecticut.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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LongRange Capital, a private equity firm based in Stamford, Conn., acquired Pizza Hut’s U.S. operation for $1.5 billion, Yum Brands said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Mark Robichaux, a former Wall Street Journal reporter, is a writer in Stamford, Conn. He can be reached at [email protected].
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Chelsea sources also claim they were aware of complaints from Maresca about the transfer policy at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The Stamford Bridge club received two of the three incorrect VAR interventions, leading to a disallowed goal for Fulham and a penalty against Crystal Palace.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
They will drive across the Whitestone Bridge to his condo in Stamford.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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