Cunningham

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Cun·ning·ham | \ ˈkə-niŋ-ˌham

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, chiefly British -niŋ-əm \

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Allan 1784–1842 Scottish author

Cunningham

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Merce 1919–2009 American choreographer

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“Cunningham.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cunningham. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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