Derek
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It’s hard to debunk false claims “coming with the seal of the federal government,” said Derek Tisler, counsel and manager with the Brennan Center for Justice’s elections and government program.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
“The hippos are mimetic. It’s little bit of a reflection of society with dark, absurdist humor,” said Dedo Vabo’s Derek Doublin.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
But employees like Derek aren’t quite as generous with their diagnosis: “They are getting cavities in their brains.”
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
Fury has not fought in Britain since stopping Derek Chisora in December 2022.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
She could hear and understand, but could not answer, and he thought Derek might be the same.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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