Agnew

American

[ag-noo, -nyoo] / ˈæg nu, -nyu /

noun

David Hayes, 1818–92, U.S. surgeon.
Spiro T(heodore) 1918–96, U.S. politician: vice president 1969–73; resigned 1973.

Agnew British

/ ˈæɡnjuː /

noun

Spiro (ˈspɪərəʊ) Theodore . 1918–96, US Republican politician; vice president (1969–73)

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"They all tried to play sensibly," BBC Test Match Special's Jonathan Agnew said.

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"I am concerned about the Snicko," said BBC Test Match Special commentator Jonathan Agnew.

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Defence barrister Christine Agnew KC said the claimants were all convicted criminals who had told "full blown lies".

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"He has fought so hard for this," BBC Test Match Special commentator Jonathan Agnew said.

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"He's used to many a young pup tearing in and trying to let him have it," was Agnew's description of Richards defending his first ball on the back foot.

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