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Dorsey

American  
[dawr-see] / ˈdɔr si /

noun

  1. Tommy, 1905–56, U.S. jazz trombonist and bandleader.


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“I’m not necessarily afraid to go across a party line if that means doing what I think is best for the country,” said Dorsey, a registered Republican.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Indeed, the man who commanded the biggest audience at the convention was not Kash Patel, Afroman, Jack Dorsey, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other of the celebrities present.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

And last year, Dorsey told People that Josey, or “Jojo,” had already acted in a couple of plays.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Rivera is best known for her portrayal of the Afro-Latino queer cheerleader Santana Lopez in “Glee,” and Dorsey has acted in TV shows including “Justified” and “Palm Royale.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

He said, “Could you speak to Dorsey Pender, sir? He’s had a letter from his wife.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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