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breen

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[breen] / brin /

noun

  1. a deep brownish green.


adjective

  1. of a deep brownish green.

Etymology

Origin of breen

Blend of brown and green

Example Sentences

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"This report must mark the beginning of transformative action to prevent violence, strengthen services, and ensure justice for survivors," said Catherine Breen Kamkong, from the UN Population Fund, UNFPA.

From Barron's

Scott Breen, president of the Can Manufacturers Institute, said his organisation was pushing the administration to include an exemption from tariffs for tin plate steel - the metal used for food cans - as part of a farmer relief package, warning that otherwise costs of cans will jump, with ripple effects for farmers.

From BBC

Police seized the phone, and a note with Breen's contact details was also found in the inmate's cell.

From BBC

The court heard Breen had received a week's induction, including training on the codes of conduct which clearly prohibited relationships with prisoners.

From BBC

She said immediate custody would harm others, including Breen's son, unborn child, and the child she cares for, making this an "exceptional case".

From BBC