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Dunne

American  
[duhn] / dʌn /

noun

  1. Finley Peter 1867–1936, U.S. humorist.

  2. John Gregory, 1932–2003, U.S. writer.

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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

Hayley Scamurra had two of the goals while Alex Carpenter, Joy Dunne and Hilary Knight also scored.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Starring Sinéad Keenan as Robyn, Caoilfhionn Dunne as Dara and Róisín Gallagher as Saoirse, McGee said the show is "essentially a murder mystery, but funny, hopefully".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

She was so blissed out, she even smiled at Mrs. Dunne when she got to her office.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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