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Runcie

American  
[ruhn-see] / ˈrʌn si /

noun

  1. Robert Alexander Kennedy, 1921–2000, English clergyman: archbishop of Canterbury 1980–91.


Runcie British  
/ ˈrʌnsɪ /

noun

  1. Robert ( Alexander Kennedy ), Baron. 1921–2000, Archbishop of Canterbury (1980–91)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Based on the novels of James Runcie, the show initially starred Happy Valley star James Norton as the village vicar, Sidney Chambers, before Tom Brittney joined as new clergyman, Will Davenport.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2025

Runcie, a former arts columnist for the Daily Telegraph, has created something so delightfully snackable that you may, as I did, gulp it down in two or three sittings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

They had put a "couple of bottles" overboard, and had wanted one to be from Jim Runcie.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

His attorneys argued that if the statewide grand jury had evidence of Runcie committing perjury, it should have turned that over to the Broward County grand jury or the local state attorney’s office for consideration.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Janet said they could, and they walked to the post-office and sent it off, together with a letter to Mrs. Avory, and picture postcards for Runcie and Collins.

From The Slowcoach by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

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