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Eugene

1 American  
[yoo-jeen, yoo-jeen] / yuˈdʒin, ˈyu dʒin /

noun

  1. a city in W Oregon.

  2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “wellborn.”


Eugène 2 American  
[œ-zhen] / œˈʒɛn /

noun

  1. Prince François Eugène de Savoie-Carignan, 1663–1736, Austrian general, born in France.


Eugène British  
/ øʒɛn /

noun

  1. Prince, title of François Eugène de Savoie-Carignan. 1663–1736, Austrian general, born in France: with Marlborough defeated the French at Blenheim (1704), Oudenaarde (1708), and Malplaquet (1709)

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This was likely due to lower domestic petrol and diesel prices, as well as softer pork prices, said Eugene Tan of Moody’s Analytics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“They have exceeded expectations in an especially challenged environment,” said Bradley Singer, a partner at William Morris Endeavor whose clients include Sanders-Townsend and “The Weekend” co-host Eugene Daniels.

From Los Angeles Times

"It really is a very detailed blueprint," said Eugene Kiley, who wrote a comprehensive rundown on Project 2025 for the nonpartisan website Factcheck.org.

From BBC

“The Family Album of Ralph Eugene Meatyard” at the High Museum of Art through May 10 is a good introduction to his unique practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, MS NOW launched a weekly podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” and last week announced “Clock It,” with journalist Eugene Daniels and Democratic strategist Symone Sanders Townsend.

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