Rennie

American

[ren-ee] / ˈrɛn i /

noun

John, 1761–1821, Scottish engineer.

Rennie British

/ ˈrɛnɪ /

noun

John . 1761–1821, British civil engineer who designed bridges, canals, docks, and harbours, including three London bridges and the London and East India docks

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Joseph is seen as a leading contender -- along with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie -- to be the new All Blacks boss after Scott Robertson was fired last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Otago Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph, the former Japan coach, or former Australia coach Dave Rennie could be potential successors to oversee a packed Test calendar in 2026 in the run-up to the World Cup.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

She had two children and hadn't heard anything about Rennie for four years.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

After an internal investigation at the hospital - and more cases coming to light - the police arrested Adele Rennie in November 2015.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

These were supplied in England from 1811 to 1840 by the genius of Bramah, Clement, Fox, Roberts, Rennie, Whitworth, Fletcher, and a few others.

From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry

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