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Finley

American  
[fin-lee] / ˈfɪn li /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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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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