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Cunningham

American  
[kuhn-ing-ham] / ˈkʌn ɪŋˌhæm /

noun

  1. Glenn Kansas Ironman, 1909–1988, U.S. track athlete.

  2. Merce 1919–2009, U.S. dancer and choreographer.


Cunningham British  
/ ˈkʌnɪŋəm /

noun

  1. Merce (mɜːs). 1919–2009 US dancer and choreographer. His experimental ballets include Suit for Five (1956) and Travelogue (1977)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Grids that need storage the most are the ones with high level of renewables, such as California and Texas, Cunningham said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Huntington Beach 11, Temecula Valley 0: Jared Gringlinger allowed one hit in six innings and Ely Mason and Dane Cunningham hit home runs for the Oilers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Citi analyst Patrick Cunningham called it a “solid quarter with the diversified portfolio mix helping offset pronounced weakness from the Middle East disruption.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Cade Cunningham top-scored for the Pistons with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris added 30 points.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The Mallons stopped rowing, their oars raised, and Cunningham rode another few feet into the surf.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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