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Terrence

American  
[ter-uhns] / ˈtɛr əns /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Starring pop star Olly Alexander, the show became an instant hit, with sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust also reporting a surge in HIV testing after its launch.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“I have grave concerns with the way these contracts are set up,” CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy said last Thursday.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

Terrence Robinson had served in that role for six years, based in Baltimore.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

The desire to do “Salesman,” however, started with Lane, who was in Mantello’s production of Terrence McNally’s “Love! Valour! Compassion!,” which won the 1995 Tony Award for best play.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

“This isn’t the same Terrence Ray, I can tell you that right now.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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