1
: a native or inhabitant of Troy
2
: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy
3
: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
More like Sideline Hills, as in that’s where everyone wanted to be on Friday night, watching Trojan football.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan’s Zelary in 2003.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Cassandra, meanwhile, is a mortal who bore witness to the Trojan War.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Kathy Derrick, Denver Trump’s order is a Trojan Horse for 401(k)s
On August 7, 2025, Trump issued another executive order entitled Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
More like Sideline Hills, as in that’s where everyone wanted to be on Friday night, watching Trojan football.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan’s Zelary in 2003.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Cassandra, meanwhile, is a mortal who bore witness to the Trojan War.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Trojan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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