Coughlin

[ kawg-lin, kog- ]

/ ˈkɔg lɪn, ˈkɒg- /

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noun

Charles Edward "Father Coughlin", 1891–1979, U.S. Roman Catholic priest, activist, radio broadcaster, and editor, born in Canada.

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How to use Coughlin in a sentence

Less famous than Lindbergh and Coughlin, though well known in certain circles, were those who rejected democracy altogether.
The long history of American Nazism — and why we can’t forget it today|Ronald Granieri, Susan MacNeal|July 13, 2021|Washington Post
None would ever quite reach the star status that Coughlin had achieved, but they had millions of listeners on thousands of local radio stations across America.
Restoring the Fairness Doctrine can’t prevent another Rush Limbaugh|Heather Hendershot|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Coughlin also led the Jaguars to the AFC championship game in only their second year of existence — and then did so again three seasons later.
College football coaches in the NFL: The good, the bad and the Holtz|Matt Bonesteel|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
“Technology is the new toilet paper,” Coughlin said during a virtual discussion on the economy of aging hosted by Fortune’s Global Forum.
‘Technology is the new toilet paper’ for seniors facing the pandemic|Jeff|November 11, 2020|Fortune

Coughlin singled out the tech industry as unique in blaming its customers for failing to understand its products.
‘Technology is the new toilet paper’ for seniors facing the pandemic|Jeff|November 11, 2020|Fortune
Charles “Father” Coughlin, a raving anti-Semite, was one of the most popular radio hosts in the country.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America?|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Father Charles Edward Coughlin, an influential Roman Catholic priest, would even issue weekly radio diatribes against Jews.
‘Reporting on the Times’ Calls Out New York Times Holocaust Coverage|Marlow Stern|April 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“This understandably outraged Gulf War advocates,” Coughlin says.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome|Jamie Reno|March 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
On Wednesday Coughlin will testify at a congressional hearing on the health of Gulf War veterans.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome|Jamie Reno|March 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
OPH never released any data from the study, or even the fact that it exists, Coughlin says.
Whistleblower: Veterans Affairs Covered Up Data on Mental Health, Gulf War Syndrome|Jamie Reno|March 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Sully, I don't want to brag, but you remember how I brought Coughlin under the wire for leader of the nineteenth?
Roads of Destiny|O. Henry
Dan Coughlin, the detective, at this time was about 34 years of age.
The Crime of the Century|Henry M. Hunt
Coughlin's jaws were set tightly, and he glared savagely at the witness.
The Crime of the Century|Henry M. Hunt
How did they know the history of this man Sampson unless they got it from Coughlin?
The Crime of the Century|Henry M. Hunt
See if he did not do a more remarkable thing than Dan Coughlin did.
The Crime of the Century|Henry M. Hunt