Burns

American  

[burnz] / bɜrnz /

noun

1. Arthur F(rank), 1904–1987, U.S. economist, born in Austria: chairman of the Federal Reserve Board 1970–78.

2. George Nathan Birnbaum, 1896–1996, U.S. comedian (partner and husband of Gracie Allen).

3. Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.

4. Tommy Noah Brusso, 1881–1955, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1906–08.

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Burns British  

/ bɜːnz /

noun

1. Robert . 1759–96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires. Auld Lang Syne and Tam o' Shanter are among his best known poems

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Example Sentences

The Securities and Exchange Commission has also opened an investigation into Tricolor, Burns said in her filing.

From Barron's

“They talk but they don’t produce. And the war just keeps going on and on,” he said in an interview with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns.

From Salon

Investors in home builders could be looking for signs that the worst is over, Rick Palacios, Jr., director of research at John Burns Research and Consulting, says.

From Barron's

In the Ken Burns–style sepia-stained historical documentary, visitors learn that the man was killed by “Arctic cold that was both his companion and his adversary.”

From Los Angeles Times

USC’s renewed rebounding efforts also made an impression, after assistant coach Beth Burns challenged the team to be better on the boards.

From Los Angeles Times