Duncan

[ duhng-kuhn ]

noun

1. Isadora, 1878–1927, U.S. dancer: pioneer in modern dance.
2. Robert, 1919–88, U.S. poet.
3. a city in S Oklahoma.
4. a male given name.

Duncan

/ ˈdʌŋkən /

noun

1. DuncanIsadora18781927MUSDANCE: dancerDANCE: choreographer Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement

Example Sentences

With that being the case, the non-profit wanted to lean into its “ambitious” nature and create a custom platform to fit its needs, Duncan said.

From Digiday

Maybe that’s why the San Antonio Spurs won five NBA championships during Duncan’s career.

From Washington Post

Here, Luckett, Duncan and Dabito share some of their favorite motifs and how they like to use them.

From Washington Post

Duncan pointed to pollution monitoring data from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality that found public and private forests provide the cleanest water in the state.

From ProPublica

In 2014, the two major teachers unions, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, who had been enthusiastic Obama supporters, called for Duncan to resign.

From Washington Post

The implants must fit together precisely to support a body in motion, said UCLA neurosurgeon Dr. Duncan McBride.

From The Daily Beast

Duncan arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington from Liberia (via Belgium) on Sept. 20.

From The Daily Beast

It was found out later that Duncan helped carry 19-year-old Marthalene Williams into a taxi to go to the hospital.

From The Daily Beast

The nurse documented that Duncan had a temperature of 100.1 degrees.

From The Daily Beast

But Duncan went through screening Sept. 19 in Monrovia, Liberia, where he presented a temperature of 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit.

From The Daily Beast

He had given notice of the approach of Duncan's party, and to his surprise nothing had come of it.

From Project Gutenberg

Just then Hicks caught sight of Duncan, and yelled: "Bill, did yo' un meet a party of about a dozen men a few minutes ago?"

From Project Gutenberg

Them fellers told a straight story, they did; but they'll never fool Bill Duncan but once.

From Project Gutenberg

Poor Williams,” said Duncan, as they went out of school, “how very plucky of you not to cry.

From Project Gutenberg

Eric usually sat with Duncan and Llewellyn, immediately behind the benches allotted to chance visitors.

From Project Gutenberg