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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Dunne died aged 99 in 2019, but Haywood waited patiently this week to present Harry a photo of her mother alongside him, in his army fatigues.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Hayley Scamurra had two of the goals while Alex Carpenter, Joy Dunne and Hilary Knight also scored.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 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
There is also no place on the Red Bull driver programme for Ireland's Alex Dunne.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025
"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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