Deane
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
Silas Deane, a delegate from Connecticut, wrote that Washington, despite his tall stature and serious expression, had “a very young look, and an easy, soldier-like air and gesture.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
Youngsters increasingly include digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, social media accounts and online businesses in their wills, according to Emily Deane from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
Deane didn’t really need the letter because Bancroft had been one of his pupils when Deane was a teacher in Hartford, Connecticut.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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