Flynn
Americannoun
noun
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Errol . 1909–59, Australian-born Hollywood actor, who was noted for his swashbuckling roles; his films included Captain Blood (1935), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), and Too Much Too Soon (1958)
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Rev. John . 1880–1951, founder of the Australian flying doctor service
Example Sentences
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It wasn't an easy start for Cavanagh, who was rejected by more than 50 agents before getting representation for the Eddie Flynn series and securing the first book deal.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“For now the market is pricing a temporary calm,” Phil Flynn of the Price Futures Group says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
He was following in the footsteps of not only his half-brother Flynn, but also his dad Ciarán McDonald, who represented the county in three All-Ireland finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
JPMorgan is starting the small-cap team with a handful of new hires reporting to Michael Flynn, who recently joined JPMorgan from the Boston-based boutique investment bank G2 Capital Advisors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Angela had cousins, the MacNamara sisters, Delia and Philomena, married, respectively, to Jimmy Fortune of County Mayo, and Tommy Flynn, of Brooklyn itself.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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