Durant

[ duh-rant ]

/ dəˈrænt /

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noun

Ariel, 1898–1981, U.S. author and historian (wife of Will).

Thomas Clark, 1820–85, U.S. railroad developer and financier.

Will(iam James), 1885–1981, U.S. author and historian.

a city in S Oklahoma.

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How to use Durant in a sentence

Rather than using an “East versus West” format for this year’s All-Star Game, James and Durant will select 12-man rosters for the game, drafting four players each from the pool of starters and seven players each from the pool of reserves.
NBA All-Star Game reserves were named, and talk about snubs immediately followed|Ben Golliver|February 24, 2021|Washington Post
Once the full rosters are set, James and Durant will draft their rosters from the mixed pool of players, with each captain selecting four other starters and seven reserves regardless of conference affiliation.
LeBron James, Kevin Durant headline NBA All-Star Game starting lineups|Ben Golliver|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was selected as a starter in the East, joining Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid and Kyrie Irving.
NBA announces plans for Atlanta All-Star Game despite health concerns, pushback from stars|Ben Golliver|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
Irving missed Durant when he broke free, hesitated and then finally passed the ball inbounds.
With Kyrie Irving back, rookie coach Steve Nash has to figure out how to get his stars aligned|Ben Golliver|January 21, 2021|Washington Post

Clearly frustrated and upset by what he termed the Rockets’ “crazy” situation, Harden will now compete for a championship immediately, live and work in a major media market and reunite with Durant, his close friend and former teammate.
James Harden is a winner and a loser of the Nets’ blockbuster trade|Ben Golliver|January 14, 2021|Washington Post
The reigning league MVP, Kevin Durant, is also set to hit the open market that summer.
2014 NBA Preview: Skinny LeBron and the Racist Ghost of Donald Sterling|Robert Silverman|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Take your pick: Oscar Robertson, Magic, Bird, Kareem, Durant or James.
LeBron Vs. Russell: Why Big Heads Crowd NBA’s Mount Rushmore|Allen Barra|February 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A 26, Durant is three years younger than James and is poised to assume NBA supremacy.
Kevin Durant Is Poised For NBA Supremacy|Allen Barra|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even then, Allen foresaw a day in which the likes of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Anthony Davis would dominate.
Secret History of the First Dunk|Evin Demirel|February 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Similarly, Durant declares herself unperturbed by the more controversial positions of her own past employer, FAIR.
The Shady Group Behind the African-American Anti-Immigration Rally|Michelle Cottle|July 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Well, that was a tremendous experience to begin with,” said Mr Durant, laughing; “and so it made you a doctor?
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Morley Jones paused, and Mr Durant looked at him attentively for a few seconds.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Queeker was gazing at one of the sketches with an aspect so haggard and savage that Mr Durant could not refrain from remarking it.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Before the storm thus raised had calmed down, Mr Durant entered the room.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Mr Durant was rich enough to take the loss of his vessel with great equanimity—all the more so that it had been fully insured.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne