Abercrombie

[ ab-er-krom-bee, -kruhm- ]

/ ˈæb ərˌkrɒm bi, -ˌkrʌm- /

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noun

Sir (Leslie) Patrick, 1879–1957, English architect and town planner.

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Words nearby Abercrombie

abelmosk, Abelson, Abenaki, abend, Abeokuta, Abercrombie, Aberdare, Aberdeen, Aberdeen Angus, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeenshire

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How to use Abercrombie in a sentence

Abercrombie and its offshoot, Hollister, worked closely with TikTok to create a 30-minute show, which aired last month.
The future of online retail looks a lot like QVC, with live streams of influencers, including dogs, doing the hawking|Abha Bhattarai|July 8, 2021|Washington Post
“Colonial will move as much gasoline, diesel and jet fuel as is safely possible and will continue to do so until markets return to normal,” Abercrombie said.
As Colonial Pipeline recovers from cyberattack, leaders point to a ‘wake-up call’ for U.S. energy infrastructure|Aaron Gregg, Sean Sullivan, Stephanie Hunt|May 13, 2021|Washington Post
Abercrombie, Patsy Mink and Ed Case voted for at least one of the bills.
How the Deals Approved by Congress Bypassed Thousands of Hawaiians Waiting for Homes|by Rob Perez, Honolulu Star-Advertiser|May 7, 2021|ProPublica
Crevoiserat, a well-regarded executive known for, among other things, laying the groundwork for Abercrombie’s improved performance, will have her hands full at Tapestry.
The Fortune 500 gains female CEO as Coach owner Tapestry gives its interim chief the top job|Phil Wahba|October 27, 2020|Fortune

Say what you want about Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), the chain has done something special.
Muslims & Jews Unite vs. Abercrombie & Fitch|Dean Obeidallah|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But as consumers grew up, Abercrombie—much like its Botox-addicted CEO—refused to age with them.
Abercrombie & Ditch: The Fall of the House of Tween|Lizzie Crocker|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To be sure, Obama has not spent much political capital or much time out on the trail for Abercrombie or Schatz.
Even Hawaii Hates Obama Now|David Freedlander|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the Aloha State, Obama has endorsed and cut a radio ad for Neil Abercrombie, the incumbent governor.
Even Hawaii Hates Obama Now|David Freedlander|August 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abercrombie weaves the tale of Prince Yarvi in a tale part Captains Courageous, part Revenge of the Nerds, and part Prodigal Son.
A Fantasy Titan Invades the YA Kingdom|William O’Connor|July 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Abercrombie, finding the attack fruitless, ordered a retreat after a contest of near four hours.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
And he may well have, for he has been a soldier, Mr. Abercrombie served in the British army upwards of twenty years.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus
"You might as well say that the School oughtn't to cheer at a football match," said Abercrombie the Captain.
Sinister Street, vol. 1|Compton Mackenzie
"You were damned glad to get your Third Fifteen cap," Abercrombie pointed out gruffly.
Sinister Street, vol. 1|Compton Mackenzie
"That's all right, old bangabout," said Abercrombie cordially, and the chorus guffawed their forgiveness.
Sinister Street, vol. 1|Compton Mackenzie

British Dictionary definitions for Abercrombie

Abercrombie

/ (ˈæbəˌkrɒmbɪ) /

noun

Sir (Leslie) Patrick. 1879–1957, British town planner and architect, best known for The County of London Plan (1943) and The Greater London Plan (1944)

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