Herne
Americannoun
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James A(hern) 1839–1901, U.S. actor and playwright.
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a city in W Germany, in the Ruhr region.
noun
Example Sentences
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Her family says that she led a quiet life in a home in the seaside town of Herne Bay in southeast England, living on a fixed income of about $2,800 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Ms Webster, from Herne Bay, has since given awareness talks to tens of thousands of pupils on behalf of the Kenward Trust, a Kent-based charity.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Lambeth Council has permitted Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill, to host a series of events, such as the Mighty Hoopla, which are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people.
From BBC ● May 16, 2025
The cargo was originally destined for Africa, according to Sir Roger Gale, the MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich in Kent, and once it is removed the ship will be repaired.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2024
In a drift of khaki pine needles I saw antlers, like Herne the Hunter’s.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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