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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This differs from Chelsea's case earlier this year, as the Stamford Bridge club self-reported and admitted guilt.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Clearlake’s greater control of the London-based team now paves the way for a decision on the hefty investment of either building a new stadium or redeveloping Stamford Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Clearlake’s greater control of Chelsea paves the way for a decision on building a new stadium or redeveloping Stamford Bridge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
My value went down by almost 50% when I left Stamford Bridge - from £10m to £6m - so what has gone on there?
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Police in the neighboring towns of Darien and Stamford in Connecticut and Port Chester, New York, had been alerted.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
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