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Donovan

American  
[don-uh-vuhn] / ˈdɒn ə vən /

noun

  1. William Joseph Wild Bill, 1883–1959, U.S. lawyer and military officer: organizer and director of the OSS 1942–45.


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But until Barcola struck 10 minutes from time, it looked as if the hosts would hold out for a 0-0 draw against their illustrious visitors for the second year in a row, thanks in part to a mostly-inspired display by Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon.

From Barron's

Partly funded by the Welsh government, the show stars former Bafta nominee Tahar Rahim and Bafta winner Izuka Hoyle as the two leads, and features Ray Donovan star Eddie Marsan and Catherine McCormack.

From BBC

Jerami Grant and Caleb Love each scored 22 points and Donovan Clingan finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Once hailed as big winners in the offseason when they landed top transfer point guard Donovan Dent, the Bruins are trending toward being one of the biggest disappointments of the college basketball season.

From Los Angeles Times

Juliet Donovan, mitigating for Pinckard, said it was a "moment of madness" and it was "not a relationship".

From BBC