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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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Irwin Mitchell partner and solicitor Nicola Handley said she had represented teachers, court staff and nurses exposed to asbestos through their work in old buildings.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Danielle Parsons, employment partner at Irwin Mitchell, said haart's car policy raises questions for those wanting to enter its workforce.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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 • Mar. 10, 2026

Kids training on the field were helped by coaching friends of Irwin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Matt read, “‘The editors of the Cucaracha Voice regret a misleading story published in Saturday’s edition concerning Miss Heidi Kuckenbacker’s class at Irwin J. Sneed Elementary School.’”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary