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Lanny

American  
[lan-ee] / ˈlæn i /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Lenny.


Example Sentences

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“As we enter 2026, we have a focused set of product and marketing initiatives in flight and several early indicators of progress,” Chief Financial Officer Lanny Baker said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

American Lanny Wadkins, who won 21½ points across eight Ryder Cups, was the surprise player to miss out.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

One of his attorneys, Lanny J. Davis, told reporters in April that Sharpe had offered his accuser “at least $10 million” to settle the case in mediation, but the offer was declined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

As Cohen’s lawyer, Lanny Davis, puts it: “Michael has spent a long and productive afternoon answering all questions, all facts, and completely responsive.”

From Slate • May 13, 2024

Find a task for me, no matter how mean, thankless, or dangerous, Lanny.

From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick