Sampson

[ samp-suhn ]

noun

1. Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.
2. William Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. admiral.
3. a male given name.

Example Sentences

Since the early 1990s, Gilmour’s frequent lyrical collaborator has been wife Polly Sampson, whose sensitivity and topicality often reveals a heart-rending reality that’s never heavy-handed.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Sampson, chief executive of the Association of Optometrists said: "The waiting lists get longer and longer, we’ve been having patients coming back to their high street optician saying you diagnosed me with this issue, I’m still waiting for an appointment, I’m fearing for my sight."

From BBC

Rob Sampson and the $2,000 penalty against former Sen. Joe Markley imposed by the State Elections Enforcement Commission — a ruling their lawyer said could have influence in other states.

From Seattle Times

The commission had determined that Sampson and Markley violated the rules of the state’s Citizens’ Election Program, which provides public funds to campaigns for statewide office and the legislature, when they sent out campaign materials touting how they would fight what they called the bad policies of then-Gov.

From Seattle Times

While the program bars a candidate from spending their public funds on the campaigns of others not in their race, the Supreme Court said the commission went too far when it interpreted the law to mean Sampson and Markley couldn’t criticize Malloy, who was running for reelection.

From Seattle Times