Francis
Americannoun
noun
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Dick , full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)
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Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)
Example Sentences
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Francis Ruiz, a 41-year-old actor, was recording a radio drama in a fifth-floor studio in Havana's historic center when he felt the tremor.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"But Prevost is for Real Madrid," he added - using his birth name Robert Francis Prevost.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Francis is Hegseth’s military assistant—and that’s his key credential as far as the self-named “secretary of war” is concerned.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
They will face the winner of Friday’s game between South El Monte and Francis Parker.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Francis squeezed his eyes tight shut, then reopened them.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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