Derek
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Drew Gilpin Faust and Derek Bok continued teaching after their respective presidencies, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
No away fans, calamities in Europe and Derek McInnes' Old Firm debut as a manager.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
In Dolly Parton's hometown of Sevierville, chef Derek Green is on a mission to promote the farm-to-table movement and healthier grains.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will also return on the judges’ panel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Derek and Marcus were already on the concrete walkway.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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