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Dillinger

American  
[dil-in-jer] / ˈdɪl ɪn dʒər /

noun

  1. John, 1902–34, U.S. bank robber and murderer.


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"These people took the money just as though they were John Dillinger or Billy the Kid," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Those who have seen “Tron” will recognize that Julian’s suit resembles that of Sark, the villainous program written by Ed Dillinger, who led the original film’s Master Control Program army.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Just as Thompson’s shooter has called attention to the predations of insurance companies, Dillinger was a lightning rod for the public’s hatred of banks.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024

“A bill like that is dead as Dillinger, so why debate it? It’s not going to happen.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2024

Grandma wouldn’t have minded a look for herself at all that remained of John Dillinger.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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