Fiennes

/ (fiːnz) /

noun

Ralph (Nathanial). born 1962, British actor; his films include Schindler's List (1993), The English Patient (1997), The End of the Affair (2000), Spider (2002), and three films (2005–11) in the Harry Potter series

Sir Ranulph (Twistleton-Wykeham-). born 1944, British explorer; led the first surface journey around the earth's polar axis (1979–82); unsupported crossing of Antarctica (1992–93); in 2003 he raised money for a heart charity by running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents

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advocate

to give up possession or occupancy of.

to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.

to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.

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Example sentences from the Web for fiennes

Sadly, Fiennes, the star of the Best Picture Oscar winner, has never seen the episode.
Ralph Fiennes Discusses ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ J. Lo, and That ‘Seinfeld’ Episode|Marlow Stern|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it came to directing Fiennes in the comic scenes, Anderson left nothing to chance.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius Hardass|Nico Hines|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For Fiennes, this was a first encounter with the ensemble of regular Anderson cast members but it was easy to join the club.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius Hardass|Nico Hines|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“To say she regretted it is too extreme,” Fiennes says of Nelly.
Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens in Love|Caryn James|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Apologizing for being too ill to discourse more at length, he asked Lord Commissioner Fiennes to do so for him.
The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660|David Masson
Fiennes's speech is given in full under the last date, and must have much talked of.
The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660|David Masson
Fiennes was accused of cowardice in surrendering Bristol (of which he was governor) to Prince Rupert, somewhat hastily, in 1643.
The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England|Various
A cavalry fight took place during the war near Bodicot, on the Banbury road, when Fiennes had some success.
Edge Hill|Edwin Walford
Madame de Fiennes had a considerable stock of wit, and was a great joker; her tongue spared no one but me.
The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete|Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans

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