Edward Trowbridge Eddie, 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
Michael, 1890–1922, Irish revolutionist and patriot.
Michael, 1930–2021, U.S. astronaut.
William, 1721–59, English poet.
(William) Wilkie 1824–89, English novelist.
Michael. 1890–1922, Irish republican revolutionary: a leader of Sinn Féin; member of the Irish delegation that negotiated the treaty with Great Britain (1921) that established the Irish Free State
( William ) Wilkie. 1824–89, British author, noted particularly for his suspense novel The Moonstone (1868)
William. 1721–59, British poet, noted for his odes; regarded as a precursor of romanticism
First recorded in 1940–45; after the proper name Collins
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People can demand a specific refund amount or can indicate they want a “protective refund” for an amount to be determined later, Collins said.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
American sprinter Shania Collins says the fact that those taking part in the games admit to doping, already gives them more integrity than cheaters.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Collins Foods, the Australian fast-food operator that runs KFC restaurants in Australia and Europe, this year ended its efforts to grow Taco Bell locally.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Top women athletes include four-time world champion swimmer Megan Romano and sprinters Shania Collins and Taylor Anderson.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As we drive home, passing the sleek buildings facing the sea on Collins Avenue, I am reminded of our upcoming trip to Spain.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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