Duncan

American  

[duhng-kuhn] / ˈdʌŋ kən /

noun

1. Isadora, 1878–1927, U.S. dancer: pioneer in modern dance.

2. Robert, 1919–88, U.S. poet.

3. a city in S Oklahoma.

4. a male given name.

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Duncan British  

/ ˈdʌŋkən /

noun

1. Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement

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Duncan

In reply, chief executive James Duncan said "peer-led and community-based support can form a valuable part of the wider network for support available to women and families".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Missouri has some of the worst protection for renters anywhere in the country,” Duncan told MarketWatch, and it impacts anyone whose earnings are not keeping up with the cost of living.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

“It is really important to us that we do keep that mix and that we don’t just respond to today’s gas prices,” said GM North American chief Duncan Aldred at the Detroit event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Baby Duncan was born in Holland House, which was built by Alice's ancestors - the Traill family - who bought the island in 1727.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

I remembered that was where Judy Duncan was assigned.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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