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Dillinger

American  
[dil-in-jer] / ˈdɪl ɪn dʒər /

noun

  1. John, 1902–34, U.S. bank robber and murderer.


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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

Those who have seen “Tron” will recognize that Julian’s suit resembles that of Sark, the villainous program written by Ed Dillinger, who led the original film’s Master Control Program army.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

Grant of Butler, Tennessee, wrote of Dillinger to first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

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

Grandma wouldn’t have minded a look for herself at all that remained of John Dillinger.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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