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Irwin

American  
[ur-win] / ˈɜr wɪn /

noun

  1. Wallace, 1875–1959, U.S. journalist and humorist.

  2. his brother William Henry Will, 1873–1948, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and journalist.

  3. a male given name.


Irwin British  
/ ˈɛːwɪn /

noun

  1. Steve , full name Stephen Robert Irwin , known as 'The Crocodile Hunter'. 1962–2006, Australian zoologist, environmentalist and maker of television wildlife documentaries; died following wounding by a stingray

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Brian Irwin, leader of the automotive-consulting practice at Alvarez & Marsal, says gas prices at these levels aren’t historically high, but the rate of their rise is noteworthy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is the sudden and rapid changes in price that impact consumer buying behaviors,” Irwin said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Irwin, the consultant, pointed to General Motors’ compact SUVs, such as the Chevrolet Trax, that might garner more sales if prices remain elevated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then they went onto the football field to learn some lessons at the fifth annual Trenton Irwin football camp on Sunday morning held at his alma mater, Hart High.

From Los Angeles Times

Irwin, who was a standout receiver at Hart and Stanford before moving on to the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets, has been giving back to his local community for years.

From Los Angeles Times