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Curnow

British  
/ kɜːnaʊ /

noun

  1. ( Thomas ) Allen ( Monro ). 1911–2001, New Zealand poet and anthologist

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Mr Curnow said Wild Child had ceased working with PCR laboratories and had submitted its formulas for testing with other accredited, independent laboratories.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

But about three weeks later, when he received a phone call from Curnow Funeral Home, which had overseen his father’s burial, Jerald Weber learned otherwise.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2022

“It took three minutes to connect. People just want to put their money in and be quick,” said Jeff Curnow, spokesman for the Salvation Army’s Midwest region.

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2017

After their first child was born, Deborah Gar Reichman and Shelley Curnow were determined to balance being parents with their busy social lives.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2014

The boy, Curnow, flicked flies off them occasionally.

From Jacob's Room by Woolf, Virginia