Flynn
Americannoun
noun
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Errol . 1909–59, Australian-born Hollywood actor, who was noted for his swashbuckling roles; his films included Captain Blood (1935), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and Too Much Too Soon (1958)
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Rev. John . 1880–1951, founder of the Australian flying doctor service
Example Sentences
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“Money isn’t everything, even though it obviously helps,” said Andrea Godfrey Flynn, a marketing professor at the University of San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Brendan Flynn, owner of The Kiln coffee shop in Stewartby, said the resort was a "dream come true" for a local lad, but was concerned big chains could move in and take over.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The path already has been laid by people such as Michael Flynn, the president’s former national security adviser.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
And when the action reaches its combustible Sam Shepardesque climax, Stephanie Kerley Schwartz’s transformed set leaves little room for the confrontation scene that Flynn directs at full throttle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The induction date fell before the Flynn film would wrap, and Louie stood to earn a bonus if he stayed through the shoot.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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