Rankin

[ rang-kin ]

noun

1. Jeannette, 1880–1973, U.S. women's-rights leader and pacifist: first woman elected to Congress; served 1917–19, 1941–43.

Rankin

/ ˈræŋkɪn /

noun

1. RankinIan1960MScottishWRITING: novelist Ian. born 1960, Scottish novelist; best known for his series of novels featuring Edinburgh detective Inspector Rebus, beginning with Knots and Crosses (1987)

Example Sentences

Rankin, who was inspired by the Laidlaw books to begin writing the John Rebus detective series, has taken up the challenge of completing is mentor’s final work.

From Washington Post

“It may be far more of an issue than I’m aware of,” Rankin, a Republican, said.

From ProPublica

When asked, Rankin said he had not read the series, and he asked a reporter to send it to him.

From ProPublica

Rankin said no senator has broached the subject of magistrate reform with him since The Post and Courier and ProPublica published their investigation.

From ProPublica

We spent a lot of time creating a backstory for our “Man” played by David Logan Rankin.

From The Daily Beast

Scotland is also a hotbed of excellent socially-engaged crime fiction, with writers such as Ian Rankin and Denise Mina.

From The Daily Beast

This episode finally sheds some light on what was missing from those Rankin/Bass specials all this time: firearms.

From The Daily Beast

Now as part of a new retrospective in London, Rankin wants to capture 1000 real people from across the UK.

From The Daily Beast

Born in Glasgow in 1966, Rankin grew up in St. Albans and studied photography at the London College of Printing.

From The Daily Beast

Senator, will you now continue to preside please, so I will be free to work with Mr. Rankin a little this afternoon.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1844 and subsequent to that date, Alpheus Murphy, a wagon-maker, lived and operated a shop near the old Rankin tavern.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, I'll just cite an ordinary one that happens to come to my mind," said Rankin, who had carefully selected his test.

From Project Gutenberg

Rankin, satisfied, smiled and winked victoriously over to Tommers, who was listening from an adjacent table.

From Project Gutenberg

"Believe me it is not a joyous sight, Miss Rankin," I said, hoping to keep the ladies away.

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