Colum
Americannoun
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Padraic 1881–1972, Irish poet and dramatist, in the U.S. from 1914.
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Saint Saint ColumbaSaint ColumcilleApostle of Caledonia, 521–97, Irish missionary, founder of Iona.
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Example Sentences
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“Apeirogon” by Colum McCann and “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans stand out to them as particularly engaging.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
So I’m excited to show people Colum Tyrrell because he rules, he’s so funny, and his story is great.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The MP for Belfast South and Mid Down was the only candidate when nominations closed last month to succeed Colum Eastwood.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024
The two men’s story of friendship was told in the novel “Apeirogon” by Colum McCann, a winner of the Terzani Prize who met with Francis during an audience with artists on June 23, 2023.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2024
"Droch spadadh ort," answered the seal, "A bad end to you, Colum of the Gown."
From The Divine Adventure Volume IV by Macleod, Fiona
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