Nunn

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Sir Trevor (Robert). born 1940, British theatre director; artistic director (1968–86) and chief executive (1968–86) of the Royal Shakespeare Company; artistic director of the Royal National Theatre (1997–2003). His productions include Nicholas Nickleby (1980), Cats (1981), and Les Misérables (1985)

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Words nearby Nunn

nuncupative, nuncupative will, Nuneaton, nunhood, Nunivak, Nunn, nunnation, nunnery, nunny bag, Nun River, nun's cloth

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How to use Nunn in a sentence

CEO-turned-candidate David Perdue swept past Democrat Michelle Nunn, 55 percent to 42 percent.
Georgia Democrats Fall Hard|Patricia Murphy|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Neither Michelle Nunn nor David Perdue, the two major Senate candidates in Georgia, talk about criminal justice reform.
Why Isn’t Prison Justice on the Ballot This Tuesday?|Inimai Chettiar, Abigail Finkelman|November 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Georgia, RealClearPolitics has Michelle Nunn up literally 0.4 percent over David Perdue, 46.0 to 45.6.
How This Election Could Go to January|Michael Tomasky|October 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So why does Democrat Michelle Nunn look like she might have him on the ropes?
The GOP’s Really Big Problem in Georgia|Patricia Murphy|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But after pulling ahead of Nunn in September, three recent polls have shown Perdue tying or trailing her.
The GOP’s Really Big Problem in Georgia|Patricia Murphy|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We were at dinner, and I was just raising a glass of champagne to my lips when I saw my valet, Nunn, crossing the esplanade.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell
I then called Nunn and told him I should leave him in charge of the baggage, and that we were going to set out at once.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell
I put Nunn and the Portuguese party in one and my wife and I occupied the rear compartment.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell
Nunn was one of those wise men who know how to obey orders without self-questionings as to the whys and wherefores.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell
I was very fortunate in my servant Nunn, he being devoted to me, a resolute fellow as well, and thoroughly trustworthy.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell