Penney

American

[pen-ee] / ˈpɛn i /

noun

J(ames) C(ash), 1875–1971, U.S. retail merchant.

Penney British

/ ˈpɛnɪ /

noun

William George, Baron Penney of East Hendred. 1909–91, British mathematician. He worked on the first atomic bomb and became chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (1964–67)

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Penney, Bloomingdale’s and proprietary stores in the same suburban shopping malls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Penney as well as the M&A exploits of various retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"The best thing the boys can do to honour that event is play really well," said Penney.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

"They're a pretty complete side. We're going to have to be right on," said Penney of the Brumbies, pointing to their physicality, skill and speed.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Penney, with ties that matched too well, and shirts that were starched just a bit too stiffly.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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