Tunney

[ tuhn-ee ]

noun

1. James Joseph Gene, 1898–1978, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1926–28.

Tunney

/ ˈtʌnɪ /

noun

1. TunneyGene18971978MUSSPORT AND GAMES: boxer Gene , original name James Joseph Tunney . 1897–1978, US boxer; world heavyweight champion (1926–28)

Example Sentences

Mike Tunney, Howard Industrial Partners’ vice president for development, said the company was “pleased” by the court’s ruling upholding portions of the environmental report.

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Mike Tunney, vice president of development at Howard Industrial Partners, said the developer shares those goals.

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Jim Tunney officiated three Super Bowls and historic games known as the ‘Ice Bowl,’ ‘The Catch’ and ‘The Fumble’ and was the first TV friendly referee.

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And even midway through his 90s, Tunney still knocks it out of the park when recounting his storied career.

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It took six years of secret negotiations, led by board chairman and former Sen. John V. Tunney and John Walsh, director emeritus of the J. Paul Getty Museum, but a deal was finally reached.

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