plural johnnies
Examples of johnny in a Sentence
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The Johnnies have two more roster spots available, so Pitino is still looking to add.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
However, given his age and the high-profile openings outside of New York — including North Carolina — there had been speculation about what his future might hold after rebuilding the Johnnies’ program from the ground up.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Johnnies thrive on messy, on disruptive pressure that limit possessions to compensate for what is ordinarily their own offensive shortcomings.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Can Rick Pitino and the Johnnies keep their magic going against top seed Duke?
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
While its regular season wasn't amazing, Kansas is loaded with talent as usual — and Pitino thinks the Jayhawks could be one of the few teams capable of besting the Johnnies' power and strength in the post.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
This year, the Johnnies go again but must travel to San Diego to face Northern Iowa in the first round.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Six years after their most recent gig (and 40 years after their first live show), original members Down Pat (Stacey), Bonefish Johnny, Kilmo and Tim Kuchta will perform at Tarpon River Brewing in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 7 p.m. Saturday, joined by Bob Taylor, Jeff Renza and surprise guests.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
However, given his age and the high-profile openings outside of New York — including North Carolina — there had been speculation about what his future might hold after rebuilding the Johnnies’ program from the ground up.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The Johnnies thrive on messy, on disruptive pressure that limit possessions to compensate for what is ordinarily their own offensive shortcomings.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Can Rick Pitino and the Johnnies keep their magic going against top seed Duke?
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
While its regular season wasn't amazing, Kansas is loaded with talent as usual — and Pitino thinks the Jayhawks could be one of the few teams capable of besting the Johnnies' power and strength in the post.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
This year, the Johnnies go again but must travel to San Diego to face Northern Iowa in the first round.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Six years after their most recent gig (and 40 years after their first live show), original members Down Pat (Stacey), Bonefish Johnny, Kilmo and Tim Kuchta will perform at Tarpon River Brewing in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 7 p.m. Saturday, joined by Bob Taylor, Jeff Renza and surprise guests.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Johnny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/johnny. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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johnny
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john·ny
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or johnny gown
plural johnnies also johnny gowns
: a loose robe that is usually open in the back and is worn by patients in a medical facility (such as a hospital) : hospital gown
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