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Deane

British  
/ diːn /

noun

  1. Sir William Patrick . born 1931, Australian lawyer. He became a High Court judge in 1982 and governor-general of Australia (1996–2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Europe’s most eager recipient of updates from America was Silas Deane, a Connecticut politician whom Congress had sent to Paris in March 1776 as a secret diplomat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chargers agreed to terms with special teams standout Deane Leonard on a one-year, $2-million deal, according to NFL media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The production is being presented at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, which has just 145 seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Emily Deane from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, says every adult should have a will - even a simple one.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Meanwhile, Bonvouloir appeared in Paris and, following Franklin’s instructions, contacted Deane.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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