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Parnell

American

[pahr-nel, pahr-nl] / pɑrˈnɛl, ˈpɑr nl /

noun

Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.

Parnell British

/ pɑːˈnɛl, ˈpɑːnəl /

noun

Charles Stewart. 1846–91, Irish nationalist, who led the Irish Home Rule movement in Parliament (1880–90) with a calculated policy of obstruction. Although Gladstone was converted to Home Rule (1886), Parnell's career was ruined by the scandal over his adultery with Mrs O'Shea

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Other Word Forms

Parnellism noun
Parnellite noun

Example Sentences

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Parnell demanded Financial Times retract the report, but did not provide direct evidence that the report was false.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell on Friday said the agency plans to file an immediate appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

"Here's what we're asking: Allow the Pentagon to use Anthropic's model for all lawful purposes", Parnell added.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The man in the middle says he’s giving Mam a docket to get a week’s groceries at McGrath’s shop on Parnell Street.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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