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Browne

American  
[braun] / braʊn /

noun

  1. Charles Farrer Artemus Ward, 1834–67, U.S. humorist.

  2. Sir Thomas, 1605–82, English physician and author.


Browne British  
/ braʊn /

noun

  1. Coral ( Edith ). 1913–91, Australian actress: married to Vincent Price

  2. Hablot Knight . See Phiz

  3. Sir Thomas . 1605–82, English physician and author, noted for his magniloquent prose style. His works include Religio Medici (1642) and Hydriotaphia or Urn Burial (1658)

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Luxury neighbors Oscar de la Renta and Thom Browne recently opened up stores in the complex, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Maryland’s reliance on the passing game could pose problems for a secondary that was picked apart by Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne last week and is still without free safety Tao Johnson.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Browne has benefited from the addition of two premier slot receivers in Florida Atlantic transfer Asaad Waseem and Iowa State transfer Xavier Townsend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

“The U.S. and Canada will both face serious hardship if this scenario becomes policy,” Browne, a former GM executive, said Tuesday in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Mr. Browne, my English teacher, was probably my favorite teacher of all time.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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