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Dwayne

American  
[dweyn] / dweɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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One major detail was a nonnegotiable: Allen wanted the show to revolve around Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Primary school pupils had the surprise of their lives when a trip to London turned into a face-to-face red-carpet meeting with wrestler-turned-Hollywood megastar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

When men ask if they should buzz it off, Miguez often reminds them that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jason Statham are two of Hollywood’s biggest leading men.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

Although several stars including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, Mario Lopez and former star quarterback Tom Brady have reportedly been invited by White, none have indicated that they plan to show up.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

“How did you get Dwayne to agree? To hold off on marrying, I mean?”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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