Glenn
[glen]
- John (Herschel, Jr.)born 1921, U.S. astronaut and politician: first U.S. orbital space flight 1962; U.S. senator 1975–99.
- a male or female given name.
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Examples from the Web for glenn
Contemporary Examples
The star of the film was Glenn Ford, but I barely noticed him.
By Ana Marie Cox Just in time for Christmas, Glenn Beck goes for hipster-chic as a conservative fashion statement.
Seven Must-Read Stories About North Korea, Police Deaths and Glenn BeckThe Daily Beast
December 27, 2014
Just in time for Christmas, Glenn Beck goes for hipster-chic as a conservative fashion statement.
And then Glenn finally got on encryption, came on a plane to New York, and off we went.
I stayed longer in Hong Kong than Glenn and Ewen, and was hoping to film Snowden one more time where he was hiding out.
Historical Examples
Glenn Curtiss making a flight in one of his first aeroplanes.
The Boy's Book of New InventionsHarry E. Maule
Glenn tried to comfort her, but the girl was exhausted mentally and physically.
Phantom of the ForestLee Francis
Glenn Starr climbed out and helped Marjorie Wrenn to the ground.
Phantom of the ForestLee Francis
Glenn Starr and Marjorie were already at the breakfast table.
Phantom of the ForestLee Francis
"Better not tell it," Glenn made a pass at her with his open palm.
Phantom of the ForestLee Francis
Glenn
- John. born 1921, US astronaut and politician. The first American to orbit the earth (Feb, 1962), he later became a senator (1975–99) and in 1998 returned to space at the age of 77
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