Dunne
Americannoun
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Finley Peter 1867–1936, U.S. humorist.
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John Gregory, 1932–2003, U.S. writer.
Example Sentences
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This season you’ve had Stephen Colbert, Griffin Dunne, Beanie Feldstein and Patti LuPone, who was in the finale.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Motherland spin-off Amandaland dominates the best comedy actress category with three nods - for Lucy Punch, Philippa Dunne and Jennifer Saunders.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Janecke set up the score, skating behind the net, then delivering a short centering pass for Dunne on the edge of the crease.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
“You absolutely will get a car like the Xiaomi SU7 here—no question,” Michael Dunne, chief executive of auto-consulting firm Dunne Insights, told me.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
"You know," Mrs. Dunne said, "you can come use my phone whenever you need to."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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