Tunney

American

[tuhn-ee] / ˈtʌn i /

noun

James Joseph Gene, 1898–1978, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1926–28.

Tunney British

/ ˈtʌnɪ /

noun

Gene , original name James Joseph Tunney . 1897–1978, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1926–28)

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The other applicant, Emmet Tunney, is a severely-injured survivor of the bomb.

From BBC

Jim Tunney and Al Jury lived — and thrived — by those standards.

From Los Angeles Times

Mike Tunney, Howard Industrial Partners’ vice president for development, said the company was “pleased” by the court’s ruling upholding portions of the environmental report.

From Los Angeles Times

Mike Tunney, vice president of development at Howard Industrial Partners, said the developer shares those goals.

From Los Angeles Times

Jim Tunney officiated three Super Bowls and historic games known as the ‘Ice Bowl,’ ‘The Catch’ and ‘The Fumble’ and was the first TV friendly referee.

From Los Angeles Times

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