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Norris

American  
[nawr-is, nor-] / ˈnɔr ɪs, ˈnɒr- /

noun

  1. Charles Gilman, 1881–1945, U.S. novelist and editor.

  2. Frank, 1870–1902, U.S. novelist (brother of Charles Gilman).

  3. George William, 1861–1944, U.S. senator 1913–43.

  4. Kathleen (Thompson), 1880–1966, U.S. novelist and short-story writer (wife of Charles Gilman).

  5. a male given name.


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For all that Ferrari have been quick, Norris and McLaren have also looked in good shape all weekend.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Verstappen had got going again before Norris came around as the last driver on track to clinch pole in the upgraded McLaren.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Norris pulled out pole, following one in the sprint in Miami, in a chaotic end to the session caused by a spin at the final corner by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

The new defence secretary, Streeting, can then be heard calling Norris "the enemy now" while the Mahmood responds "no he's not".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“Not dead?” choked Filch, looking through his fingers at Mrs. Norris.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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