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Dunham

American  
[duhn-uhm] / ˈdʌn əm /

noun

  1. Katherine, 1910?–2006, U.S. dancer and choreographer.


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Born in Dunham, Ky., in 1944, Stewart began singing in church and at school talent shows as a child, absorbing the gospel sounds of singers such as Brother Claude Ely on 45 rpm records.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Anne Dunham was one of the UK's most decorated Paralympians, though she was always quick to credit her horse Teddy Edwards.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

"If I don't get food stamps I can't eat," Dunham told AFP, explaining that after all his expenses, he has just $24 left over per month.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Two others identifying themselves as the USS Gravely and USS Jason Dunham last transmitted their locations in mid-August, at the American base in Guantanamo Bay.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Gentlemen and ladies reserved times to visit with the spirits at a busy inn called the Dunham House.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock