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Damien

American

[dey-mee-uhn, da-myan] / ˈdeɪ mi ən, daˈmjɛ̃ /

noun

Father Joseph de Veuster, 1840–89, Belgian Roman Catholic missionary to the lepers of Molokai.

Damien British

/ damjɛ̃ /

noun

Joseph (ʒozɛf), known as Father Damien. 1840–89, Belgian Roman Catholic missionary to the leper colony at Molokai, Hawaii

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AI-generated blunders do not necessarily destroy a lawyer's case, French lawyer Damien Charlotin told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

The London scene was dominated by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and the Young British Artists - brazenly exhibiting sharks in formaldehyde and making art out of unmade beds.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"I've been on this holiday," says Damien Molony.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Edison 5, Damien 1: Noah Hunter struck out 11 and gave up two hits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Death-Cast did not call Damien Rivas because he isn’t dying today, which he considers a shame because he’s not very impressed with the way he’s been living his life lately.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

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