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Burns

American

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.
George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).
Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.
Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

Burns British

/ bɜːnz /

noun

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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The U.S. economy was in a recession when Arthur Burns took office in February 1970.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“We are seeing continued momentum into the second quarter,” said CEO Bill Burns in a news release.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

His father, who helped manage the new Burns Harbor plant for Bethlehem Steel, chose to move his family half an hour northeast along the dunes rather than west where more Black Midwesterners lived.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Hampshire College, alma mater of filmmaker Ken Burns, announced in April that it will close after the fall semester.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Alice Paul and Lucy Burns pushed to the front of the parade.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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