Dillon
Americannoun
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C(larence) Douglas, 1909–1979, U.S. lawyer and government official, born in Switzerland: Secretary of the Treasury 1961–65.
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John Forrest, 1831–1914, U.S. jurist and legal scholar.
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As Justin Dillon writes nearby, Ms. James appears to have prejudged the evidence before she has seen it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Lora and Dillon Harp, who live in Trenton, Mo., rode in Zoox twice in Las Vegas in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The Braves finally tied it 28-28 on Tubbs’ punt return for a touchdown with 9:52 left after Dillon Davis’ third-down sack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"Racism has no place anywhere, anytime -- not in our game, not in the community and not online," AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said at the time.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Emma Watson won the all-inclusive category Best Actor award, which was presented by nonbinary actor Asia Kate Dillon.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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