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Denys

American  
[den-is, duh-nee] / ˈdɛn ɪs, dəˈni /

noun

  1. Saint. Denîs, Saint.


Denys British  
/ ˈdɛnɪs, dəni /

noun

  1. Saint. a variant spelling of (Saint) Denis

"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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Denys Shtilerman, head of Ukrainian defence firm Fire Point, said the strikes were partly aimed at harming Russia's economy and hoped it could trigger a financial crisis.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

The theatre is also launching an apprenticeship named after its architect, Sir Denys Lasdun, offering training in the mechanical and electrical engineering skills needed to maintain the building.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Terekh’s partner at Fire Point is Denys Shtilerman, a burly entrepreneur from Odesa who founded the defense company in November 2022, nine months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

The government has opened 326 "resilience centres" for children and parents across the country, and "300 more" should be built next year, according to Social Affairs Minister Denys Ulyutyn.

From Barron's Dec. 17, 2025

He wrote two letters, the first to Ser Denys, the second to Cotter Pyke.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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