Burns

American  

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

1. Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.

2. George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

4. Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

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Burns British  

/ bɜːnz /

noun

1. Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems

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A press conference took place a few days later, where MacDougall and colleague Cdr Greg Burns were grilled over the blunder.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

“I’m seeing more and more American producer-investors over here,” said Nica Burns, a producer whose Nimax Theatres group owns six West End venues including the Palace, home to “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Asked if he would forgive Burns for his crimes, Findlay said: "No."

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

In a piece for Dallas’ ABC affiliate, correspondent Patti Burns said: “No one knows exactly what makes a movie a hit. But one thing is for sure: ‘The Exorcist’ has got it.”

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

She and Burns tried to push back the crowds to make way, but it didn’t do much good.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling