Donovan
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It took Landon Donovan, the laid-back California kid with the number 10 on his back, to change that.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The US military said at the time that the meeting by General Francis Donovan was "a brief exchange on operational security matters."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Emma's driving instructor Donovan has been using his local test centre for 10 years.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Jo Adell hit a one-out single then moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Donovan Walton.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
His arm shoved, Donovan reeled backward, and as he did so, Cutie turned the corner at the far end of the corridor.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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