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Connor

American  
[kon-er] / ˈkɒn ər /

noun

  1. Ralph Charles William Gordon, 1860–1937, Canadian novelist and clergyman.


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They said that Connor was a "very talented young man winning Mid Ulster and Ulster Championships and representing the club in the Irish National Championships in Dublin".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

In a statement, the Ógras Centre in Coalisland said that "in his short years, Connor made an impact that many people could only dream of making in a lifetime".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

But as economic growth became more widespread later in the 2010s, families started leaving for opportunities elsewhere, said Connor O’Brien, a fellow at think tank the Institute for Progress.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Locke wore an all-black designer outfit, while Connor — dressed in a light blue striped button-down over a white tank and khakis — had traded Nick’s signature floppy hair for designer stubble.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Connor is watching downloaded episodes of his favorite TV show on a tablet in his lap with headphones on.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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