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Nolan

British  
/ ˈnəʊlən /

noun

  1. Michael Patrick, Baron. 1928–2007, British judge; chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (1994–97)

  2. Sir Sidney. 1917–92, Australian painter, whose works explore themes in Australian folklore

"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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Nolan Busalacchi, founder of an independent record label and media company focused on Milwaukee-based artists, had helped Foenem make the zoo video for “Milwaukee County Zoo” that features him dancing on the grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The guests also chatted about William's long-time support for Aston Villa, and his love of Christopher Nolan films.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“The Odyssey” composer Ludwig Göransson discusses his continuing collaborations with Christopher Nolan and Ryan Coogler, where to get great Swedish cinnamon buns and his go-to hair products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

If there’s resistance to giving Christopher Nolan back-to-back best picture winners, the greatest threat might come from a movie occupying the same lane, an auteur-driven epic lauded by critics and embraced by audiences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Mrs. Nolan, the boys down at the station house and myself do be thankin’ you for helpin’ us out in the catchin’ of the murtherer.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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