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Sprague

American  
[spreyg] / spreɪg /

noun

  1. Frank Julian, 1857–1934, U.S. electrical engineer and inventor.


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Sprague co-hosted “Run My Renovation” for the DIY Network and was a carpenter on “Trading Spaces.”

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Derek Sprague, chief executive of PGA of America, told the Athletic this week that he had apologized to McIlroy and Stoll in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Northampton rugby's Mark Darbon has arrived to replace Martin Slumbers at the R&A and Derek Sprague is the new man in charge of the PGA of America.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

“The mountains have always been the front lines of climate change,” said Erin Sprague, CEO of environmental advocacy group Protect Our Winters.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

The janitor, Mr. Sprague, said that was that—no more trash masher.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson