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Kenny

American  
[ken-ee] / ˈkɛn i /

noun

  1. Elizabeth Sister Kenny, 1886–1952, Australian nurse: researcher in poliomyelitis therapy.

  2. Also Kenney, Kennie. a male given name, form of Kenneth.


Kenny British  
/ ˈkɛnɪ /

noun

  1. Brett. born 1961, Australian rugby league player; scored 10 tries in 17 games for Australia (1982–87)

  2. Yvonne, born 1950, Australian opera singer, noted for her performances in Mozart and Handel operas

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Clarke's side will never be as ruthless as they were against Denmark on that famous night at Hampden - an overhead kick from McTominay, a world-class finish from Tierney, a miracle from halfway from Kenny McLean.

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The former Motherwell player has become more of a feature in Serie A since the turn of the year and he will fancy his chances of a fifth Scotland cap at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, especially given both Lewis Ferguson and Kenny McLean played the full 90 against Japan.

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An infamous handball by Joe Jordan won Scotland a controversial penalty, with Don Masson slotting home the opener before Kenny Dalglish's late strike settled the tie to send Scotland to the finals in Argentina instead of their heartbroken hosts.

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Midfielder Kenny McLean believes the experience against high-calibre opposition will stand Scotland in good stead before this summer's World Cup.

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But some cruise lines have added extra sailings amid soaring interest, said Kenny Robinson, of the Cruise Lines International Association.

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