Donne
Americannoun
noun
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Ms. Rundell, who is a fellow at Oxford and has published a biography of John Donne in addition to her children’s fiction, is a playfully erudite writer, referencing Aristotle and Cinderella with equal fluency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Women's stars to make the list for final consideration include the unbeaten 1996 US Olympic gold medal squad and players Jennifer Azzi, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Candace Parker and Molly Bolin-Kazmer.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Far from all Londoners falling back on dull neutrals, Durran found red was “in the fashion ether at the time”; makeup designer Naomi Donne also goes crimson for Rita’s lipstick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
The 33-year-old Ogwumike, a 6-foot-2 forward, is one of the most accomplished players on a market that includes Elena Delle Donne, Brittney Griner and Candace Parker.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
In 1611 John Donne, referring to Galileo’s discoveries with his telescope made the previous year, declared that ‘new philosophy calls all in doubt’.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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