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Deane

British

/ diːn /

noun

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

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In addition to McConkey’s injury, cornerback Deane Leonard left in the third quarter with a concussion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

And Deane Leonard is probably a lock to stay in L.A. as a special-teamer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

When the Declaration finally made it to France, Deane had to get it translated before he could present it to the government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

A second copy didn’t reach Deane until November.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

When Deane met Bancroft in Paris, he decided to tell Bancroft that he was there to talk to Beaumarchais.

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

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