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Ervine

American  
[ur-vin] / ˈɜr vɪn /

noun

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


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Linda Ervine - an Irish language activist who hails from a unionist background - said she did not recognise her native city during the Fleadh.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Ervine was seven years old when the Troubles began in the late 1960s.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"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

In the development of his plot Mr. Ervine not only evidences a skill in characterization, but he shows also a knowledge of technique and a marked ability in the creating of suspense.

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

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