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Romney

1

[rom-nee, ruhm-]

noun

  1. one of an English breed of hardy sheep, having coarse, long wool.



Romney

2

[rom-nee, ruhm-]

noun

  1. George, 1734–1802, English painter.

  2. George, 1907–1995, U.S. businessman and politician: governor of Michigan 1963–69.

  3. former name of New Romney.

  4. a male given name.

Romney

/ ˈrɒmnɪ, ˈrʌm- /

noun

  1. George . 1734–1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles

“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of Romney1

Named after a district in southwestern England
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Example Sentences

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During the 2012 presidential campaign, Mitt Romney repeatedly called for slashing the government’s teeny-tiny financial support for public broadcasting, earning him widespread mockery.

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When former Utah senator Mitt Romney led the charge in 2012, he placed Big Bird in his sights.

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He became involved with the American Business Immigration Coalition, recruited by Mitt Romney, the GOP’s 2012 presidential nominee, whom Worsley knew through politics and a mutual friendship with Arizona’s late senator, John McCain.

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He’s still no fan of Trump, though Worsley emphasized, “I am still a Republican and would vote for a Mitt Romney or John McCain kind of Republican.”

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David Wimble, who was elected councillor for Romney Marsh with 64% of the vote, said: "We need to be realistic about what we can and can't do."

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