Flynn

American

[flin] / flɪn /

noun

Errol, 1909–59, U.S. actor, born in Tasmania.

Flynn British

/ flɪn /

noun

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)
Rev. John . 1880–1951, founder of the Australian flying doctor service

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The U.S. exported more oil and gas and diesel than ever before, said Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at The Price Futures Group.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The speakers’ lineup in Tulsa will reportedly include Flynn, Clark, Eric Trump, Jackson Lahmeyer and his wife Kendra, and a veritable apostolic Lollapalooza of NAR-friendly preachers.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Green Party councillor Anthony Flynn also backed the move not to include Stormont Park saying he too had questions about the survey results.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn and Trump strategist Roger Stone campaigned for him.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

If I had the money I’d go over to the Lyric Cinema, eat sweets, see Errol Flynn conquering everyone in sight.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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