Dillinger
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"These people took the money just as though they were John Dillinger or Billy the Kid," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Just as Thompson’s shooter has called attention to the predations of insurance companies, Dillinger was a lightning rod for the public’s hatred of banks.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024
“A bill like that is dead as Dillinger, so why debate it? It’s not going to happen.”
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024
The pilot plant in Dillingen is operated by the SMS group together with Dillinger Hüttenwerke and Saarstahl.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2023
It's Thursday, and I'm in history class, and apparently Ms. Dillinger just asked me a question, because everyone is looking at me like I owe them something.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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