Allison
Americannoun
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Donald Donnie, born 1939, and his brother, Robert (Bobby ), born 1937, U.S. racing-car drivers.
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a first name, form of Alice.
Example Sentences
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Allison told AFP that Xi "clearly gets it" and that his mention of the obscure historical concept "wasn't by accident".
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chairman Allison Macfarlane tells WSJ why the U.S. fell behind—and how to fix the situation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Andrew, so much of “Miss You, Love You” is just you and Allison Janney together —
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Former keeper Allison Balsamo, who moved home to Janesville, Wis., after leaving Barn Hill, saw the post and recognized the description immediately.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He thinks he might want to become a therapist like Ana, or maybe a social worker like Allison.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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