Dinwiddie

American

[din-wid-ee, din-wid-ee] / dɪnˈwɪd i, ˈdɪn wɪd i /

noun

Robert, 1693–1770, British colonial administrator in America: lieutenant governor of Virginia 1751–58.

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Her high school was bigger but had a name that didn’t sound very ambitious: Dinwiddie Training School.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amanda Mann did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

Judge Joseph Teefy of Dinwiddie Circuit Court on Sunday approved the prosecutor’s motion to nolle prosequi — or effectively drop for now — the case against five sheriff’s deputies, according to court records.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Lakers teammates LeBron James, left, and Spencer Dinwiddie argue a call with a referee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

But Dinwiddie knew that grand old claim was not realistic.

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

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