Byrnes
Americannoun
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James Francis, 1879–1972, U.S. statesman and jurist: secretary of state 1945–47.
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Joseph Wellington, 1869–1936, U.S. lawyer: Speaker of the House 1935–36.
Example Sentences
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“Most people probably roll in and think their 15 minutes of fame are going to be super exciting and everything will be free and everything will be terrific,” says Byrnes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
The Byrnes said they had their fingerprints taken and passports confiscated.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2025
He reunited with Byrnes for the musical comedy “Beach Ball” in 1965 and he co-starred with Fess Parker as Jericho Jones on NBC’s “Daniel Boone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
“Could we continue to our destination?” said Kenneth Byrnes, a pilot and an associate professor who leads the flight training department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
Glancing at the door to be sure the Byrnes are gone, I spear a hunk of the flavorless cabbage on a fork and swallow it greedily, barely chewing.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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