Connolly

American  

[kon-l-ee] / ˈkɒn l i /

noun

1. Maureen Maureen Catherine Connolly BrinkerLittle Mo, 1934–69, U.S. tennis player.

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Connolly British  

/ ˈkɒnəlɪ /

noun

1. Billy. born 1942, Scottish comedian, musician, and actor: his films include Mrs Brown (1997)

2. Cyril ( Vernon ). 1903–74, British critic and writer, founder and editor of Horizon (1939–50): his books include Enemies of Promise (1938)

3. James. 1868–1916, Irish labour leader: executed by the British for his part in the Easter Rising (1916)

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Example Sentences

Screen shots show the targeted threats from the group began on Sunday, with deadlines given on Thursday and 12 May, Luke Connolly, a threat analyst at the cyber security firm Emisoft, told the Associated Press.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The race between Connolly and Thompson has also focused heavily on alleged misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Connolly said he couldn’t comment on either situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Connolly was not accused of being involved in the alleged harassment and declined to discuss the matter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Yes, and by the way, she also said she’s had a piece of writing turned down by Cyril Connolly at Horizon.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan