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Vern

American  
[vurn] / vɜrn /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Vernon.


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“Whatever we can do to be supportive is a good thing,” Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan saluted, taking a break from deficit laments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

After serving in a front-line artillery unit in Korea, Vern tried his hand at dry farming, which depends entirely on rain.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

"The Brumbies are well-organised and have started their season well. They will be tough competitors, particularly at home, but we are up for the challenge," said coach Vern Cotter.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

In fact, not since that infamous 2017 game have Scotland - then managed by Vern Cotter - got one over on their Celtic cousins.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025

Closer to the general store, I saw Albert Bowie and his brother, Vern, walking toward me.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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