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Ervine

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[ur-vin] / ˈɜr vɪn /

noun

  1. St. John Greer 1883–1971, Irish dramatist and novelist.


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"It is a nice end to a tough year of Test cricket for us," said Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, referring to seven losses in their eight previous Tests.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

In a shrewd move from Stokes, Pope had only just been posted at short leg when Ervine obliged with the simplest of catches.

From BBC ● May 23, 2025

Bennett added 65 with captain Ervine, who made 42, while Sean Williams and Tafadzwa Tsiga were the only others to pass 20.

From BBC ● May 23, 2025

Irish language activist Linda Ervine, who helped set up the pre-school and sits on the school committee, said the site at Montgomery Road was a temporary plan.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024

This work puts Mr. Ervine in the first rank of living dramatists.

From Changing Winds A Novel by St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine

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