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Duane

American  
[dweyn, doo-eyn] / dweɪn, duˈeɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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“They should be saying loudly: This is what can happen if you don’t provide care in these circumstances,” Duane said.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

When Duane Howell began preparing the Murrins’ returns in 1993, his accountant’s license had already been suspended after a 1986 conviction in New York federal court for preparing fraudulent tax returns.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Duane Chapman, best known for his long-running A&E reality show “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” married Francie Chapman two years after wife Beth Chapman died in 2021 following a battle with cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

“Bringing Duane Arnold back online is a big win for Linn County and the entire state of Iowa,” said state Sen. Charlie McClintock, who represents Iowa’s 42nd district.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Duane took little steps backward while he spoke.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el