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Leahy

American  
[ley-hee] / ˈleɪ hi /

noun

  1. William Daniel, 1875–1959, U.S. admiral and diplomat.


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“We don’t know how she got into awkward positioning,” Leahy told the Union-Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Lisa Morris and fellow bereaved mother Melanie Leahy were instrumental in pushing for the full judge-led public inquiry.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

She has served as a senior adviser in all three branches of the federal government, including as chief counsel for nominations for the Senate Judiciary Committee for Sen. Patrick Leahy.

From Slate Dec. 1, 2025

Its vetting procedures to prevent arms going to units involved in breaches of international law have evolved over the years, with the 1997 legislation named after Senator Leahy being one its major pillars.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

He beseeched Leahy to ask Flint Moss, an attorney whom Burkhart knew, to come see him.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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