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Duane

American  
[dweyn, doo-eyn] / dweɪn, duˈeɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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“That’s the problem. You should be able to get healthcare from your doctor,” Duane said.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

NextEra last October announced plans to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center by the first quarter of 2029, pending regulatory approvals.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

After just two hours of deliberation, a jury found 63-year-old Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

"Duane Davis, in the culture of gangs, could not let that stand," prosecutor Binu Palal said.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

How curious, thought Duane, making his way closer.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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