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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Penney

As Calvin and Wade Penney in “Below,” the actors are passionate and emotional.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Joanne Penney was staying with friends at a house in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in March 2025 when she answered a knock on the door.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Penney, Bloomingdale’s and proprietary stores in the same suburban shopping malls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

"The best thing the boys can do to honour that event is play really well," said Penney.

From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026

At this point I wanted to explain my situation at home, but Mr. Penney kept on talking.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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