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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)

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

When the Declaration finally made it to France, Deane had to get it translated before he could present it to the government.

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

"If they got the most influential person in the changing room, you thought you were in a safe place," said Deane.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Deane took with him a supply of Sir James Jay’s invisible ink.

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