Francis
Americannoun
noun
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Dick , full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)
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Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)
Example Sentences
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"They are good teachings, whether we believe in him or not. They are humanitarian teachings," Peralta said of Leo, the fourth pope she has seen after John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
"But Prevost is for Real Madrid," he added - using his birth name Robert Francis Prevost.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Francis is Hegseth’s military assistant—and that’s his key credential as far as the self-named “secretary of war” is concerned.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
In New Jersey, “they’re not sick of you,” said director of photography Francis Spieldenner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Francis closed his eyes, rubbed them with thumb and forefinger.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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