Rennie

American

[ren-ee] / ˈrɛn i /

noun

John, 1761–1821, Scottish engineer.

Rennie British

/ ˈrɛnɪ /

noun

John . 1761–1821, British civil engineer who designed bridges, canals, docks, and harbours, including three London bridges and the London and East India docks

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Joseph is seen as a leading contender -- along with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie -- to be the new All Blacks boss after Scott Robertson was fired last month.

From Barron's

It soon became clear that the loss of life was too great to ask the teachers to continue their task but Mair - along with two others - Hettie Williams and Rennie Willams - kept offering comfort and support.

From BBC

Hettie and Rennie moved on, but despite everything, Mair stayed in Aberfan, where she felt "rooted".

From BBC

Otago Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph, the former Japan coach, or former Australia coach Dave Rennie could be potential successors to oversee a packed Test calendar in 2026 in the run-up to the World Cup.

From Barron's

In frustration, Abbie posted on Facebook saying David Graham was a catfish and that he was actually a woman called Adele Rennie.

From BBC

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