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Kerr

[kur, kahr]

noun

  1. Clark, 1911–2003, U.S. educator: president of the University of California 1958–67.

  2. Michael Crawford, 1827–76, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1875–76.

  3. Walter F., 1913–96, U.S. drama critic and author.

  4. a male given name.



Kerr

/ kɜː /

noun

  1. Sir John Robert. 1914–91, Australian public servant. As governor general of Australia (1974–77), he dismissed the Labor prime minister Gough Whitlam (1975) amid great controversy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Sam Kerr, the Australian superstar striker, was also back in the squad for the first time in 20 months after her recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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And there was a debut for Kerr's compatriot Ellie Carpenter - an exciting full-back addition from eight-time Champions League winners Lyon.

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An own goal from Niamh Charles on a Greenwood set-piece was the only chink in the armour despite all of City's pressure and creativity - and the unanswered chants of "we want Kerr" was the only thing missing in an otherwise perfect scenario for the Chelsea support.

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With Australia superstar Sam Kerr also to return, their squad remains one packed with talent, and they know how to win.

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Reform councillor Thomas Kerr accused the first minister of being "arrogantly out-of-touch".

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