Trumbull
Americannoun
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John, 1756–1843, U.S. painter (son of Jonathan Trumbull).
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Jonathan, 1710–85, U.S. statesman.
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a town in SW Connecticut.
Example Sentences
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About 300 employees will work at the center, which will replace a facility in Trumbull, Conn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In 1818 John Trumbull completed his depiction of the signing of the Declaration in one of his history paintings for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Sen. Lyman Trumbull, who had drafted the 13th Amendment two years earlier, answered tartly: “Undoubtedly.”
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2025
It was against that backdrop that Frenchko, Cantalamessa and since-retired Commissioner Frank Fuda began bickering over Frenchko’s criticism of Sheriff Monroe after an inmate death at the Trumbull County Jail.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
Another comes in a painting of Washington by the Connecticut-born artist John Trumbull.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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