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Delaney

American  
[duh-lay-nee] / dəˈleɪ ni /

noun

  1. Shelagh 1939–2011, English playwright.


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The study, "Vanillin as a bioactive component in biomedical formulations for chronic wound healing and tissue regeneration," was conducted by Borislav Stoilov, Vi Khanh Truong, Christopher Delaney, and Krasimir Vasilev.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Quinn Delaney, a major Democratic donor and fundraiser for former President Obama, and Patty Quillin, a major philanthropist and wife of Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, both have given $1.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

In a client note, Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney said “absolute demand” will be limited by its high price, which has historically been said to be around $250,000.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

Last week, the New York Times reported that an immigrant had died at Delaney Hall from lack of medical care, the third such case in less than a year.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Now you lie down and get some rest,” Mrs. Delaney said, shutting the door behind her, and in the abrupt silence Mia flopped down on the bed and fell instantly asleep.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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