Duran

[ doo-ran; Spanish doo-rahn ]

/ dʊˈræn; Spanish duˈrɑn /

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noun

Ro·ber·to

[ruh-bair-toh; Spanish raw-ber-taw], /rəˈbɛər toʊ; Spanish rɔˈβɛr tɔ/, born 1951, Panamanian boxer.

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How to use Duran in a sentence

Raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Duran got her first board when she was ten years old.
Albuquerque Skateboarder Mariah Duran Heads to the Olympics with First U.S. Team|mfox|July 23, 2021|Outside Online
Duran is best known for executing a hardflip down stairs, a difficult move she’s excited to show off in Tokyo.
Albuquerque Skateboarder Mariah Duran Heads to the Olympics with First U.S. Team|mfox|July 23, 2021|Outside Online
You’ll find classic dishes—like chile rellenos and stuffed sopapillas—at local favorites such as El Pinto, Duran’s, Sadie’s, Papa Felipe’s, Monroe’s, or Church Street Café.
72 Hours in Albuquerque|kklein|July 6, 2021|Outside Online
Duran said Greene-Parker had earlier lost a day-care job because of the pandemic.
4 people, 8 carjackings and 13 robberies: Police take down group accused in D.C.-area crime spree|Dan Morse|March 18, 2021|Washington Post

Your Duran Duran concert film is coming out in theaters in September—your first concert film.
David Lynch on Transcendental Meditation, ‘Twin Peaks,’ and Collaborating With Kanye West|Marlow Stern|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Duran believe that patience and tenacity helped things progress this far and they will be required in order for continued success.
Helter Smelter No More: Moving to Conflict Free Minerals|Intel|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Smelters focusing on recycled materials are prevalent in Japan and Europe, according to Duran.
Helter Smelter No More: Moving to Conflict Free Minerals|Intel|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It feels like we are so far away from the issues on the ground [where smelters operator], but we are not,” said Duran.
Helter Smelter No More: Moving to Conflict Free Minerals|Intel|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After turning down Playboy, the acting heiress poses for her first cover shoot, which was captured by photographer Tony Duran.
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Before giving the history of Charles Duran's birth, life, and early death, I will partially describe his father's residence.
Charles Duran|The Author of The Waldos
Samuel cried at the loss of his pretty kite, and Charles Duran was mean enough to mimic the boy whom he had thus injured.
Charles Duran|The Author of The Waldos
A poor widow lady lived some distance beyond Mr. Duran's house.
Charles Duran|The Author of The Waldos
Charles Duran, who was out of his element when he was not in mischief, seemed to take delight in tormenting these little children.
Charles Duran|The Author of The Waldos
It was in this pleasant place, which I have briefly described, that Charles Duran was born.
Charles Duran|The Author of The Waldos

British Dictionary definitions for Duran

Durán

/ (djʊˈræn) /

noun

Roberto. born 1951, Panamanian boxer: held world titles at four different weights, most notably lightweight (1972–79)

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