Patrick
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 389?–461?, British missionary and bishop in Ireland: patron saint of Ireland.
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(Curtis) Lester, 1883–1960, Canadian ice-hockey player and manager, in the U.S. after 1926.
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a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”
noun
Example Sentences
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"If this conflict lasts three, four months, we can swallow it" thanks to existing oil inventories, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said in an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN.
From Barron's
Still, Chief Executive Patrick Blair says rising costs and pressure on state budgets will likely accelerate the move toward community-based care.
Patrick Soon-Shiong is pursuing a public offering for the media company, while juggling healthcare and tech pursuits.
The Mojave Experience is the brainchild of Patrick Brink, singer and songwriter for the band Volume, who was born and raised in Twentynine Palms.
From Los Angeles Times
"Last night was not like a televised football match or a St Patrick's Day celebration. It was an act of domination and therefore division."
From BBC
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