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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"Kenny is a huge loss to all that knew and loved him. Our thoughts are with his wife Samantha, sons David and Ryan, and all of his family and friends, who join us in mourning."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Seconds after Kenny McLean's shot from the halfway line hit the back of the Danish net last November, Andy Munro's children asked him a question.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Kenny Loggins, the hitmaker behind movie soundtrack classics like "Footloose" and "Danger Zone" from "Top Gun," was inducted into the Hall of Fame as well.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He is 16 appearances off the record set by Sir Kenny Dalglish, whose joint landmark goals tally with Denis Law is 10 better than McGinn's.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“You have heard me tell of Kenny often enough,” I said.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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