Greene
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Graham, 1904–91, English novelist and journalist.
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Nathanael, 1742–86, American Revolutionary general.
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Robert, 1558–92, English dramatist and poet.
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Graham. 1904–91, English novelist and dramatist; his works include the novels Brighton Rock (1938), The Power and the Glory (1940), The End of the Affair (1951), and Our Man in Havana (1958), and the film script The Third Man (1949)
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Robert. ?1558–92, English poet, dramatist, and prose writer, noted for his autobiographical tract A Groatsworth of Wit bought with a Million of Repentance (1592), which contains an attack on Shakespeare
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However, Megan Greene said the MPC can’t rely on markets to do its job, and yields will likely fall back if the BOE doesn’t raise the key rate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Sir Paul said the idea to move back in was proposed by Tom Greene, who became CEO of Apple Corps in 2025, after previously working on the Harry Potter franchise.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
"We're thrilled to bring Apple Corps back to its spiritual home and give The Beatles fans something truly special," its CEO Tom Greene said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Greene said she texted the president and other members of the administration about the threats.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Greene had advised me not to shine my flashlight into inmates’ faces while they slept but rather just to aim it at the ceiling or the floor.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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