Turpin
Americannoun
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Ben, 1874–1940, U.S. silent-film comedian.
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Richard Dick, 1706–39, English highwayman.
noun
Example Sentences
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On Aug. 19, Turpin got an email from a Slater attorney, informing him that the claims administrator had launched an audit of some of the firm’s lawsuits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
When French referee Clement Turpin signalled the end of an incident-filled quarter-final win in Miami, Thomas Tuchel's exhausted players sank to their knees in celebration after being taken to extra-time by Norway.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Williamson, who lives in Los Angeles with his husband, actor Victor Turpin, has yet to meet his filmmaking idol, Spielberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
The video itself was cryptic, making reference to infamous 17th Century highwayman Dick Turpin.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025
“The ten dollars Buck Turpin has in his pocket right now.”
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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