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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

Deane at first addressed his reports directly to the Committee of Secret Correspondence.

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

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