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Dillon

American  
[dil-uhn] / ˈdɪl ən /

noun

  1. C(larence) Douglas, 1909–1979, U.S. lawyer and government official, born in Switzerland: Secretary of the Treasury 1961–65.

  2. John Forrest, 1831–1914, U.S. jurist and legal scholar.


Example Sentences

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“I really think that snail could likely be there,” Dillon said.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Mr. Aldous, a professor of history at Bard College, is the author of “The Dillon Era.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“I’m just going through the flow of life,” he said outside the courthouse, according to video published by Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Earlier this month, the organization hosted a seminar with special effects makeup artist Veniesa Dillon on sculpting techniques and prosthetic application.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Emma Watson won the all-inclusive category Best Actor award, which was presented by nonbinary actor Asia Kate Dillon.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater