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Dillinger

American  
[dil-in-jer] / ˈdɪl ɪn dʒər /

noun

  1. John, 1902–34, U.S. bank robber and murderer.


Example Sentences

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"These people took the money just as though they were John Dillinger or Billy the Kid," he said.

From BBC

Those who have seen “Tron” will recognize that Julian’s suit resembles that of Sark, the villainous program written by Ed Dillinger, who led the original film’s Master Control Program army.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as Thompson’s shooter has called attention to the predations of insurance companies, Dillinger was a lightning rod for the public’s hatred of banks.

From Slate

This theme was repeated over and over again in the public’s assessments of Dillinger.

From Slate

The same was true of Dillinger.

From Slate