Duffy

American

[duhf-ee] / ˈdʌf i /

noun

Sir Charles Gavan 1816–1903, Irish and Australian politician.

Duffy British

/ ˈdʌfɪ /

noun

Carol Ann. born 1955, British poet and writer; poet laureate from 2009, her collections include Standing Female Nude (1985), The World's Wife (1999), and Rapture (2005)

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“It’s not a pristine environment that we’re talking about here,” Duffy said.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

A Department of Justice lawyer, Sean C. Duffy, acknowledged in court last week that ICE had concluded more environmental analysis was needed before it converted the warehouse for detention.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed the pros and cons of a deal with President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Executives from a number of low-cost airlines are also planning to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Tuesday to discuss challenges facing the industry, according to people familiar with the plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Early in the morning of the 21st, he learned that the Federals had crossed the river at Ball's Bluff, driving back Captain Duffy and a small force of Confederates.

From Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck by Williams, Harrison

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