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surname

[sur-neym, sur-neym, sur-neym] / ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɜrˌneɪm, sɜrˈneɪm /
NOUN
family name
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"The Akhal-Teke is a wonderful sport horse," a retired vet, 66-year-old Sapargeldy, told AFP at the prize ceremony, declining to give his surname.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Her surname is recognized across the Andean nation.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Beijing’s municipal government used Liu’s case, identifying him only by his surname, as an example to remind employers that AI isn’t a valid reason to fire people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"It was just essentials that I was buying," said Dean, who did not wish to give his surname.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Even now he had not found out her surname or her address.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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