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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

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“We’re deeply concerned about the sharp caseload decline we will see beginning this week,” said Nolan Downey, senior director of policy for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Qureshi, who was born and raised in Northern Ireland, spoke to BBC Radio Ulster's The Nolan Show on Friday about his ordeal.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Director Nolan was also out and about, including making a visit to a small cinema in Elgin where he watched F1 The Movie starring Brad Pitt.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

John Nolan, a veteran British stage and screen actor and the paternal uncle of filmmakers Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, has died at 87.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

They were the pride of Shantytown, the tall, blond, good-looking Nolan lads.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith