Finley
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Chief executive Dan Finley told the BBC earlier this week it would "operate to all intents and purposes as Debenhams Group".
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Numerous journalists, led by the Journal’s Allysia Finley, quote leading oncologists decrying the absurd and dysfunctional process that led to the FDA’s decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Finley Suppan had two hits and two RBIs and also picked up the pitching victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Arynn Finley, Etiwanda, 5-10, Sr.: She helped the Eagles become the state’s top girls’ program over a fantastic four-year career, averaging 23.7 points as a senior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
Mr. Finley sat on his porch sucking chicken bones, as he had done for thirteen years, looked up, saw Sula, choked on a bone and died on the spot.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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