Fitzpatrick

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noun

Sean (ʃɔːn). born 1963, New Zealand Rugby Union footballer; played in 92 test matches (1986–97), 51 as captain

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Words nearby Fitzpatrick

FitzGerald contraction, Fitzgerald, Ella, Fitzgerald, F. Scott, Fitzgerald-Lorentz contraction, Fitzhugh, Fitzpatrick, Fitzrovia, Fitzroy, Fitzsimmons, Fitzwilliam Museum, Fiume

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How to use Fitzpatrick in a sentence

After well over a year, only two books have been published, and a third, by author Elyse Fitzpatrick, is planned for September.
Megachurch Star Mark Driscoll’s Publishing Downfall|Warren Throckmorton|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Within days of that meeting in 1981, Fitzpatrick wrote out a two-page report recommending that Bulger be “closed” as an informant.
Whitey Bulger’s Defense to Reveal Widespread FBI Complicity|T.J. English|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“There were rumblings in the street about Halloran, that he was talking to the FBI,” said Fitzpatrick.
Whitey Bulger’s Defense to Reveal Widespread FBI Complicity|T.J. English|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In fact, Fitzpatrick wore no tie at all, one indicator that he long ago left the reservation.
Whitey Bulger’s Defense to Reveal Widespread FBI Complicity|T.J. English|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Fitzpatrick was supposed to assess the situation in Boston and make recommendations to straighten things out.
Whitey Bulger’s Defense to Reveal Widespread FBI Complicity|T.J. English|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Poor as he was (he replied to Mr. Fitzpatrick the Embassador) he was not quite poor enough to accept them.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Never would he acknowledge the wrong nor promise the improvement, but both were there, and both he and FitzPatrick knew it.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White
Four hours later, dimly, through the mist of his broken sleep, FitzPatrick heard the crew depart for the woods in the early dawn.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White
FitzPatrick threw his head back proudly, answering his man at ease, as an accomplished swordsman.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White
"They've kicked over th' stove again," said FitzPatrick, seating himself on a stump.
Blazed Trail Stories|Stewart Edward White