Byrnes
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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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William Byrnes, a tax law professor at Texas A&M University, said the IRS has a tough challenge because of the prior Tax Court case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
What Byrnes saw and many others in baseball did not: The traditional wall between the front office and the coaching staff was crumbling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
“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
The lawsuit was filed by Republican state Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024
The Byrnes are having an animated conversation in the front seat, but I can’t hear a word.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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