Finney

[ fin-ee ]

/ ˈfɪn i /

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noun

Charles Gran·di·son

[gran-di-suhn], /ˈgræn dɪ sən/, 1792–1875, U.S. clergyman and educator.

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Words nearby Finney

finnan haddock, Finnbogadóttir, finned, Finnegans Wake, finner, Finney, Finnic, finnick, finnicky, Finnish, Finnmark

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How to use Finney in a sentence

Finney says we don’t know if the intensity caused the strange behaviors or vice versa, or if both rose from some deeper dynamic.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review
To Finney and other fire scientists, the danger with products like Wildfire Analyst is not necessarily that they’re inaccurate.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Collins and Finney are doing what they can with the funds available to them.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Looking back, Finney says, it’s a miracle that Rothermel’s equations work for wildfires at all.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review

The future Finney is working toward is one where people can compare various models and decide which will work best for a given situation.
What the complex math of fire modeling tells us about the future of California’s forests|Amy Nordrum|January 18, 2021|MIT Technology Review
Instagram photos from that day show Finney and his crew setting up under a tarp outside.
FinnaRage Wants You to Rage at Its Parties. So What if It Ends Up a Riot?|Melanie Plenda|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Those efforts have been led by 20-year-old Trevor Finney of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, also known as Trevor Austin.
FinnaRage Wants You to Rage at Its Parties. So What if It Ends Up a Riot?|Melanie Plenda|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the day of the party, the host shows Finney and his crew around, and they set up.
FinnaRage Wants You to Rage at Its Parties. So What if It Ends Up a Riot?|Melanie Plenda|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Plus, more ‘How I Write’ interviews with Jennifer Finney Boylan, Antony Beevor and Lev Grossman.
Thriller Author Steve Berry: How I Write|Noah Charney|July 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Plus, more 'How I Write' interviews with Antony Beevor and Jennifer Finney Boylan.
Peter Watson Wants Nietzsche Back: ‘How I Write’ Interview|Noah Charney|July 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
British repulsed by maj. Finney of the Accomac militia, at Pongoteague creek.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Mr. Finney and his wifeThey sat down to sup; And they ate and they ateAnd they ate that turnip up.
The Book of Humorous Verse|Various
President Finney says he has often known a year to pass without an opportunity for a presidential admonition.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
A jealous college, that had wanted Dr. Finney for its president, did its best to break down Oberlin.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
It has been fortunate in the magnificent faith communicated to it by Dr. Finney.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall

British Dictionary definitions for Finney

Finney

/ (ˈfɪnɪ) /

noun

Albert . born 1936, British stage and film actor: his films include Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), and The Gathering Storm (2002)

Sir Tom . born 1922, English footballer: a winger, he played for Preston North End (1946–60) and won 76 caps for England, scoring 30 goals

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