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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

/ ˈʌŋə /

noun

  1. DuncanIsadora18781927MUSDANCE: dancerDANCE: choreographer Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Under the previous government, Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith campaigned to amend another bill - the Criminal Justice Bill - to hold cyclists accountable for reckless behaviour.

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Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the former Conservative leader who has long campaigned for a tougher UK stance on China, said the government would have faced a large rebellion if it hadn't introduced this change.

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Duncan Kerr, chief executive of Wave Active, said it was "a huge step forward" and would enable "fully integrated healthcare and wellbeing services in the heart of our community".

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James Guy and Duncan Scott were tied for first in a dramatic men's 200m freestyle at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

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Ms Duncan said the figures on women sleeping rough in Belfast are "very concerning" and that the people the facility helps "have nowhere else to go".

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