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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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Speaking to the Nolan Show, both women described how they have loved living and working in Belfast but are now afraid to go outside.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Speaking as mourners and well-wishers gathered in Preston's Flag Market, Nolan told BBC North West Tonight of his heartbreak and anger at the convicted men.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

For Po and many others, it was a nonnegotiable to see the movie in the highest-fidelity format touted by Nolan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Fast facts: Nolan, the Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” adapted Homer’s epic poem for the big screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Conner Lassiter, Audrey’s brother, shouted as he and his idiot friends, Doug Nolan and Teddy Chen, walked up the block.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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