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
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DJ Kenny Allstar, who'll host the countdown on Friday nights, has one word: "Finally".
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
He succeeds Kenny Cheung, who left to become CFO of drug wholesaler McKesson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
But there are certain celebrities, such as Miranda Hart, King Kenny, Maya Jama and Joanne McNally, who have been tipped by industry experts as getting the biggest career boost after the show.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Kenny said he "experienced everything possible in the game" after starting out as a faithful, getting a shield to protect him from murder and then being recruited as a traitor.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
He would spend the night with the young man, Kenny, and his chain saw, clearing the road so he could drive his wife into town.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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