Allison
Americannoun
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Donald Donnie, born 1939, and his brother, Robert (Bobby ), born 1937, U.S. racing-car drivers.
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a first name, form of Alice.
Example Sentences
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Andrew, so much of “Miss You, Love You” is just you and Allison Janney together —
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Graham Allison, a Harvard professor who has studied great-power rivalry for decades, said he plans to listen more than talk during his planned meeting with Cheng during her trip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Written and directed by Jim Rash, it features Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, two prodigious talents, in a movie that feels like a play.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Allison Janney, “The Diplomat” “The women of ‘The Pitt’ didn’t make it in this category in large numbers last year outside of Katherine LaNasa.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Carol Todd, Jane’s cousin, and Claudia Allison wedged me in on the other side.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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