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Terrence

American  
[ter-uhns] / ˈtɛr əns /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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In all three cases, as we examine in a paper with Terrence Keeley, the consensus was wrong and the public suffered severe consequences, while the architects of failure avoided accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“I think he’s improved a lot with his reads,” interim coach Terrence Whitehead said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Weber has collaborated with some of the most prominent names in filmmaking, working as Terrence Malick’s primary editor for titles including “Badlands,” “Days of Heaven,” “The Thin Red Line,” and “The Tree of Life.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

Jasmine's booger-removal warning was aimed at her stuffy-nosed best friend, Terrence Jumper.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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