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Henie

American  
[hen-ee] / ˈhɛn i /

noun

  1. Sonja, 1912–69, U.S. figure-skater and film actress, born in Norway.


Henie British  
/ ˈhɛnɪ /

noun

  1. Sonja (ˈsɒnjə). 1912–69, Norwegian figure-skater

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I had visions of myself as Sonja Henie gliding under the lights, only to find the rink was a sad, unshoveled rectangle, with ice that was pitted and rough under our skates.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022

In August 2004, Withers auctioned several hundred dolls, many of them likenesses of film and radio stars and characters of the 1930s, including Sonja Henie, the Lone Ranger and Snow White.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2021

In Anchorage, Alaska, Doug Henie didn’t know what to expect from his first lunar eclipse.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2021

Lipinski, at 15 years, 8 months and 10 days, is two months younger than Sonja Henie was in her 1928 victory.

From Washington Times • Feb. 14, 2020

"Yes, Henie," said Mr. Clarkson, "he says so, but will he not?"

From My Life In The South by Stroyer, Jacob

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