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

“Let’s be clear: Tilly Norwood is not a person,” SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin and National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland co-wrote in an October message to members.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

“You’re often investing a sizable amount of money for a vacation, and the world is a tricky, nuanced place right now,” said Duncan Greenfield-Turk, founder of the Global Travel Moments travel agency.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

The group consists of HMS Prince of Wales, Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan, F-35 jets, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, and is supported by RFA Tidespring, a replenishment tanker.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Duncan Wambugu, who is also a music professor well versed in copyright policy, was stunned by the dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

Mr. Duncan installed Mrs. Bykovski’s new fixture the next day about the same time the first of three two-and-a-half-ton truckloads of gravel showed up in Mr. Ferro’s backyard.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam