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Krupp

American

[kruhp, kroop] / krʌp, krʊp /

noun

Alfred 1812–87, German industrialist and manufacturer of armaments.

Krupp British

/ krʌp, krʊp /

noun

a German family of steel and armaments manufacturers, including Alfred, 1812–87, his son Friedrich Alfred, 1854–1902, and the latter's son-in-law, Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, 1870–1950

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Steelmaker Krupp, founded in 1811, was the largest industrial company in Europe for much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Even so, the general guidance Krupp shared is to “get out of town” and go somewhere high that’s clear of light pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The moon will be about 92% full and in the sky much of the time as the shower hits its peak, Krupp said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

The 75-year old Krupp was supposed to be tried alongside Schacht, but had become senile and was deemed medically unfit.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2025

Dr. Krupp drafted the two most experienced drivers to take the remaining forty-two students home in two buses.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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