Duran

American

[doo-ran, doo-rahn] / dʊˈræn, duˈrɑn /

noun

Roberto born 1951, Panamanian boxer.

Durán British

/ djʊˈræn /

noun

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

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Then Ezequiel Duran singled in Sam Haggerty to tie the score.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Speaking to the Elvis Duran show last year, Swift explained how she was inspired to write about Taylor on her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In a post on X, presidential communications chief Burhanettin Duran said Turkey would not hesitate to protect its airspace and border security.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

After years of labor, Duran said he was able to persuade the Martins to allow him to finance a work truck in his own name.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Duran brought Pollard on board as Preservator’s jockey.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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