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Farrell

[far-uhl]

noun

  1. Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.

  2. Suzanne Roberta Sue Ficker, born 1945, U.S. ballerina.

  3. James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.



Farrell

/ ˈfærəl /

noun

  1. Colin (James) . born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), and In Bruges (2008)

  2. J ( ames ) G ( ordon ) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)

  3. James T ( homas ) 1904–79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)

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Ford admitted the current depth and quality of fly-half options is unprecedented during his time with England, with former skipper Owen Farrell back at Saracens and in contention for a call-up again.

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The north London club conjured their second try in the 63rd minute, with Farrell executing an exquisite crossfield kick for Earl to score.

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Whereas some players would be unnerved by the big occasion Farrell, in contrast, thrives off his nerves.

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Sir Terry Farrell, one of the UK's leading architects, has died at the age of 87.

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Later in the month, Chief Constable Jo Farrell said detectives were building intelligence to target the leaders of the groups involved.

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