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Twining

American  
[twahy-ning] / ˈtwaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

  1. Nathan Farragut, 1897–1982, U.S. Air Force general: chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1957–60.


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Like ivy twining up a wall, a tendril of fear snaked ’round Penelope’s heart.

From Literature

Twining said he and his wife have been accosted in a restaurant and at the grocery store over his presence at the vigil and the incorrect assumption that he’s supportive of white nationalists.

From Los Angeles Times

“I reject the presence of hate groups loudly and unequivocally,” Twining said.

From Los Angeles Times

Paul's colleague in the drama department Todd Twining agrees.

From BBC

On the whole, though, “The Manor of Dreams” is a swift and enjoyable read, increasingly spooky, with a surprising queer romance twining its way through.

From Los Angeles Times