Penney

American  

[pen-ee] / ˈpɛn i /

noun

1. J(ames) C(ash), 1875–1971, U.S. retail merchant.

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Penney British  

/ ˈpɛnɪ /

noun

1. William George, Baron Penney of East Hendred. 1909–91, British mathematician. He worked on the first atomic bomb and became chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (1964–67)

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Example Sentences

“I think what’s important about the forces and capabilities that are moving into the theater is that they are optimized to conduct precision, stealthy strikes that can minimize collateral damage,” said Heather Penney, a former fighter pilot and director of studies and research at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, an aerospace think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the day Ms Penney was shot, Mr Mills-Smith said he went out at noon to play football, leaving three people in his house.

From BBC

Mr Mills-Smith said he had never met Ms Penney before and had no reason to hurt or kill her.

From BBC

Of Ms Penney's death, he said: "It's devastating, no-one should die, not like that, that's just crazy".

From BBC

Giving evidence, Mr Gordon said his "heart breaks" for Ms Penney and her family: "I wouldn't wish it on anyone," he told the jury.

From BBC