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Deane

British  
/ diːn /

noun

  1. Sir William Patrick . born 1931, Australian lawyer. He became a High Court judge in 1982 and governor-general of Australia (1996–2001)

"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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And Deane Leonard is probably a lock to stay in L.A. as a special-teamer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Julia is a graduate student at City, University of London, where she is completing a master’s degree in global financial journalism as a Marjorie Deane Foundation scholar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Deane read these accounts, but he wanted to receive information directly from Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

The Chargers agreed to terms with special teams standout Deane Leonard on a one-year, $2-million deal, according to NFL media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

Franklin and Deane sometimes sent Bancroft on missions to London, not knowing that this gave the double agent a chance to report in person to the head of the British Secret Service.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

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