Flannery

/ (ˈflænərɪ) /

noun

Tim, full name Timothy Fridtjof Flannery . born 1956, Australian zoologist, palaeontologist and environmentalist. His books include The Weather Makers (2006)

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“He was born on third base and thought he had hit a triple,” Flannery said.
The Humbling Tragedy of Jesse Jackson Jr.|James Warren|November 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Vatican clearly has had enough of Flannery and last week silenced the 65-year-old priest.
Vatican Silences Father Flannery|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the meantime, Flannery has reportedly been sent to a monastery for six weeks of prayer and contemplation.
Vatican Silences Father Flannery|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Flannery jumped out of the car and bounded forward as the bird quickly withdrew its head at her approach.
Flannery Feathers Her Nest|Brad Gooch|February 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Driving up to the station, Regina and Flannery saw that the wooden crate had already been unloaded onto the platform.
Flannery Feathers Her Nest|Brad Gooch|February 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Suddenly he turned to Flannery, and forcing his voice to an artificial calmness spoke slowly but with intense sarcasm.
"Pigs is Pigs"|Ellis Parker Butler
Flannery told him, but there was no real anger in his voice.
Victory|Lester del Rey
Timmy entered the office, and as he passed the box he sniffed the air in a manner that at once roused Flannery's temper.
Mike Flannery On Duty and Off|Ellis Parker Butler
Palpably, despite my discourtesy, Mr. Flannery had supplied the inquirers with whatever they needed, and they had gone their way.
The Portal of Dreams|Charles Neville Buck
"I'll probably get word on it by the time someone has it all organized into a nice, official memo," Flannery said.
Victory|Lester del Rey

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