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 contributed 38 of a 58-run stand with Dean Elgar before James Coles found extravagant turn with his third ball to bowl Elgar.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Allison Ellsworth and her husband, founders of soda brand Poppi, maxed out their credit cards to build the company, wagering a sale could reap a bigger payday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
A nearly 500-page special examination released by Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball in June raised broader concerns about JCPS’s management and finances.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
“For an entire year, we heard about how awful she was,” said Allison Weiner, a journalist who covered the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
But when the waitress brought the bill, Allison carefully began to untangle how many drinks each person had ordered and who had the calamari appetizer, to make sure nobody paid for anybody else.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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