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Deane

British  
/ diːn /

noun

  1. Sir William Patrick . born 1931, Australian lawyer. He became a High Court judge in 1982 and governor-general of Australia (1996–2001)

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A second copy didn’t reach Deane until November.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chargers agreed to terms with special teams standout Deane Leonard on a one-year, $2-million deal, according to NFL media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The production is being presented at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, which has just 145 seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Emily Deane from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, says every adult should have a will - even a simple one.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Van Zandt reported to the British Secret Service that Deane “strutted about” and acted like “a Child with a new plaything.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen