Dwayne
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“You, Me & Tuscany” has a screenplay by Ryan Engle, whose previous credits include two Liam Neeson thrillers and a Dwayne Johnson killer-gorilla movie, which would make him a very surprising heir to Nora Ephron.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Media mogul Shari Redstone and superstar Dwayne Johnson were among those who attended the ceremony when Ratner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in early 2017.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Multi-language family drama Sentimental Value is close behind with eight nods, while the other acting nominees include Dwayne Johnson, Timothee Chalamet and Wicked: For Good's Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Even some actors whose Oscar chances have been looking shaky, such as George Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson and Julia Roberts, scored a nomination, giving them a much-needed boost.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Pre-Iraq, Dwayne had been all proud smiles and so big on Wet Ones.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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