Duran

American  

[doo-ran, doo-rahn] / dʊˈræn, duˈrɑn /

noun

1. Roberto born 1951, Panamanian boxer.

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Durán British  

/ djʊˈræn /

noun

1. Roberto. born 1951, Panamanian boxer: held world titles at four different weights, most notably lightweight (1972–79)

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Example Sentences

“Creator? Please remind Charlie that we’re not Duran Duran. We’re a heavy rock band.”

From Literature

In a post on X, presidential communications chief Burhanettin Duran said Turkey would not hesitate to protect its airspace and border security.

From Barron's

“We reiterate our warning to all parties to refrain from steps that could increase tensions in the region and lead to the spread of conflicts,” said Burhanettin Duran, the head of the Turkish government’s communications office, an arm of the presidency, in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal

Camilo Duran outpaced Burn to pull a goal back before the Newcastle defender was penalised for handball inside the box.

From Barron's

However, Camilo Duran pulled one back early in the second half.

From Barron's