as in demand
something that someone insists upon having
it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment
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Recent Examples of dun
Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Seduction Cosmetic Center’s Dr. John Sampson was dunned $25,656 and banned from Brazilian butt lifts for his own professional sins, which resulted in the death of a Seduction patient in June 2021.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
But that devil would come dunning in the nineteen-thirties, during the battles between New Dealers and the Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
The Education Department dunned GCU, the nation’s largest Christian college, $37.7 million for allegedly deceiving prospective students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
The agency would dun a public company guilty of a comparable lack of internal controls.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2022
Verb
Those measure could mean dunning a delinquent customer, or tapping into Tola's BNPL, working capital product.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Seduction Cosmetic Center’s Dr. John Sampson was dunned $25,656 and banned from Brazilian butt lifts for his own professional sins, which resulted in the death of a Seduction patient in June 2021.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
But that devil would come dunning in the nineteen-thirties, during the battles between New Dealers and the Court led by Charles Evans Hughes.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2024
The Education Department dunned GCU, the nation’s largest Christian college, $37.7 million for allegedly deceiving prospective students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
The agency would dun a public company guilty of a comparable lack of internal controls.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dun
Noun
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This rapid pace also positions SpaceX as a dominant force in the space launch industry, enabling it to outpace competitors and meet increasing demand for space exploration.Joel Shulman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Second, Thune responded to Trump’s demand for across-the-board recess appointments for the executive branch by saying that the Senate would work overtime to confirm the president’s nominees.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But, by 1985, Herr was worrying about the strain on his body.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk heading to the company’s investor day, businesses worry their executives face a higher risk of violence.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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So buyers can sidestep the requirements that typically come with buying a firearm.Holly Yan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's liquidity and capital resources, stating that current cash position and anticipated cash flow from operations should be sufficient to meet operating cash requirements for the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Asking god to heal his body and mind… devil you a lie.Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
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Thus, dinner at Speak is a mix of their fancy-food greatest hits, like bone marrow bruschetta ($18), lobster deviled eggs ($18), and a Caesar or wedge salad ($12 or $14).Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 23 June 2023
Noun
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But the hearings, and a subsequent report of recommendations by the fact-finder, have been postponed at CTU’s request, according to the district.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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The university, and the school’s president and head men’s lacrosse coach at the time, did not respond to the student newspaper’s request for comment.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Polley and cinematographer Luc Montpellier shoot the story in a muted palette, not quite sepia but not quite color either, reflecting the limited world of its characters.Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2023
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The harsh, desaturated look of Luc Montpellier’s cinematography — not quite black-and-white, not quite sepia — establishes an ambiance of persistent, disorienting unreality.Justin ChangFilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2022
Verb
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Those obstacles, which vexed Harris and her predecessors, are part of the same curse that could shape the future presidential prospects of Vice President-elect JD Vance.Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Expect a ‘more radical’ Trump Besides tariffs, economists are also vexed by Trump’s desire to exert more control over the Federal Reserve.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Dun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dun. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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