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.
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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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I wanted to put him in midfield, where he played against Arsenal, but there were so many good players, so he goes in here, with an honourable mention to Kenny Tete from Fulham who only just misses out.
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Players who didn't have much of a look-in before, such as Auston Trusty, Callum Osmand and Johnny Kenny, were given a chance.
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Kenny Tete had given Fulham a fourth-minute lead before Wilson's strike - with Mohammed Kudus netting for Spurs in an improved second-half showing.
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As a result of Kenny's regular tests, a rising trend in his overall PSA level was spotted, which led to an MRI scan and biopsy that confirmed cancer was present.
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BBC Radio Scotland sports broadcaster Kenny Macintyre has revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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