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

Gordon claimed he didn't find out about Penney's death until after he returned to Leicester.

From BBC

Following her death, relatives of Joanne Penney thanked the community of Talbot Green for the messages of support and condolences.

From BBC

“It would look like all the other retailers that have gone bankrupt. It’s a long list: J.C. Penney. RadioShack. Circuit City.”

From Barron's

“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