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Cripps

American

[krips] / krɪps /

noun

Sir Stafford, 1889–1952, British statesman and socialist leader.

Cripps British

/ krɪps /

noun

Sir ( Richard ) Stafford . 1889–1952, British Labour statesman; Chancellor of the Exchequer (1947–50)

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“If she can change economies,” said Cripps, “hopefully she can change Croydon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Chloe Cripps, raised in Croydon but now living in Sydney, Australia, said she instantly recognized the escalator and sent a screenshot to her family group chat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Darren Cripps, another Hastings resident, said the town had "a lot of potential, but no one seems to do anything with it".

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Veteran marketing chief Josh Goldstine and international film distribution head Andrew Cripps announced their exits internally Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

He blames himself so for the mistake between the two churches; but Cripps tells me it was the most natural mistake in the world.

From My Lord Duke by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)

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