Neill
Britishnoun
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A ( lexander ) S ( utherland ). 1883–1973, Scottish educationalist and writer, who put his progressive educational theories into practice at Summerhill school (founded 1921)
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Sam . born 1947, New Zealand film and television actor; his work includes the television series Reilly, Ace of Spies , (1983) and the films My Brilliant Career (1979), Dead Calm (1989), Jurassic Park (1993), and The Piano (1993)
Example Sentences
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"We've given ourselves a chance - that's all, a chance - of qualifying. And from that viewpoint, I'm delighted," said O'Neill.
From Barron's
Martin O'Neill's side led through Reo Hatate's early strike in Italy, but the Japan international was sent off for a second booking on 34 minutes.
From Barron's
O'Neill questioned whether Schmeichel was unsighted for Rowe's leveller, but chose to focus on the efforts of his centre-backs in the valuable draw.
From BBC
Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill was delighted by the "spirit" and "resilience" his side showed in Bologna, but was left to rue what might have been after they coughed up a two-goal lead.
From BBC
O'Neill's side are 24th on eight points - just inside the cut-off to progress to the competition's knockout stages - before they finish the league phase next Thursday at Parkhead against Utrecht.
From BBC
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