Duffy

American  

[duhf-ee] / ˈdʌf i /

noun

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

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Duffy British  

/ ˈdʌfɪ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

But after the release of her second album and the announcement of a third, Duffy disappeared, leaving fans and the music industry wondering why.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I don’t want casinos in exchanges. I want to have products that people need to trade,” Duffy said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

As it turns out, Duffy may not have been in Washington that morning at all.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“The structure and mechanics of the CH arrangement have been disclosed in public filings and prior earnings calls,” StepStone spokesperson Maggie Duffy told Barron’s in an email Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

What’s that on my foot?” demanded Mr. Duffy, not daring to move and unable to see over 42 the hemisphere of his portly frame.

From The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine by Stokes, Katherine