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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GB Surfing performance coach Luke Dillon wrote: "Hearts so heavy. Fought so many battles and lived life to the fullest always carrying a smile and infectious laugh. Sending love to Arran's family and friends."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The six-page hand-written short story, Pryce's Buoy, has been transcribed in full for the first time and studied by Sarah Dillon, professor of literature at the University of Cambridge.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the new research, Pryce's Buoy, which was previously unpublished, has been printed in full, with Dillon believing he wrote it in late 1952 or early 1953.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Shanghai is in no sense typical of China,” Mr. Dillon writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
I didn’t have the first clue, and I didn’t want to seem stupid, so when I saw Dillon in social studies later that day I called the whole thing off.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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