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Terrence

American  
[ter-uhns] / ˈtɛr əns /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Example Sentences

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Terrence Murphy, my husband, who passed away in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But explaining cuts by pointing to advances in AI sounds better than citing cost pressures or a desire to please shareholders, says tech investor Terrence Rohan, who has had a seat on many company boards.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Is there anyone who hasn’t worked with Maisler, who has cast movies for Michael Mann, Terrence Malick, Steve McQueen, Barry Jenkins and Denis Villeneuve, among countless others?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“The company is committed to stepping up the growth,” says CEO Terrence Curtin, adding there are a lot of ways to do that, including organic growth and acquisitions.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

“This isn’t the same Terrence Ray, I can tell you that right now.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd