Kenny
Americannoun
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Elizabeth Sister Kenny, 1886–1952, Australian nurse: researcher in poliomyelitis therapy.
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Also Kenney, Kennie. a male given name, form of Kenneth.
noun
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Brett. born 1961, Australian rugby league player; scored 10 tries in 17 games for Australia (1982–87)
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Yvonne, born 1950, Australian opera singer, noted for her performances in Mozart and Handel operas
Example Sentences
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Albanese's arguments against a royal commission were "really hard to make in these circumstances", says Kenny, and it backfired on him when he was ultimately forced to reverse course on the issue.
From BBC
"The Bondi attacks offered her an opportunity to prosecute a very strong case against the government," says Kenny.
From BBC
There is no place for former Ireland Rugby Sevens stars Zac Ward and JJ Kenny, who have impressed on the wing for Ulster and Leinster respectively but have not been selected by Farrell.
From BBC
The Porter Wagoner Show came next, followed by cross-over to pop music, movies, a network television show, award-winning collaborations with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, and landmark bluegrass albums.
From Salon
The only quarterback the Steelers drafted in the first round during his era, Kenny Pickett in 2022, is currently on his fourth team.
From Los Angeles Times
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