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Flaherty

American

[fla-er-tee, flah-] / ˈflæ ər ti, ˈflɑ- /

noun

Robert Joseph, 1884–1951, U.S. pioneer in the production of documentary motion pictures.

Flaherty British

/ ˈflæhətɪ /

noun

Robert ( Joseph ). 1884–1951, US film director, a pioneer of documentary film; his work includes Nanook of the North (1922) and Elephant Boy (1935)

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Flaherty that prediction-market contracts are “swaps” under the Commodity Exchange Act, and that therefore federal law pre-empts state gambling statutes from reaching these markets.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

In an unprecedented achievement, three starters for the Sea Hawks’ 13-2 volleyball team — Tommy Spalding, Vaughan Flaherty and Carter Mirabal — are headed to MIT this fall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

Flaherty had to wait until March 14 — Pi Day — to see if he was going to make it three for three.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

According to Dr. Flaherty, seizures, mania and traumatic events can enhance a person’s emotional drive and search for meaning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026

Maybe that’s one of the things I found so funny about Sean Russell Flaherty.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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