Forney
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Forney
Named after J. H. Forney (1829–1902), American engineer
Example Sentences
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For instance, Forney Independent School District issued 30-year bonds to yield 5.03% They were yielding 4.29% this week.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Alexander Roque, executive director of the Ali Forney Center, which helps homeless LGBTQ+ youth, said Translatable comes at a critical time for transgender youth, with more than 500 pieces of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced this year.
From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024
Three people narrowly escaped from their car seconds before a train smashed into it on Monday in Forney, Texas.
From BBC • May 10, 2023
Forney, who is white, voted for De León, but she’s been bothered by his air of arrogance and his suggestion that he is his district’s only shot at representation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2023
Mr. John W. Forney officiated at the Clerk's table, having been elected by a decided majority.
From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Poore, Benjamin Perley
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