O'Brien

American  

[oh-brahy-uhn] / oʊˈbraɪ ən /

noun

1. Edna, born 1930, Irish novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.

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O'Brien British  

/ əˈbraɪən /

noun

1. Conor Cruise. 1917–2008, Irish diplomat and writer. As an Irish Labour MP he served in the coalition government of 1973–77, becoming a senator (1977–79). He edited the Observer (1978–81)

2. Edna. born 1936, Irish novelist. Her books include The Country Girls (1960), Johnny I Hardly Knew You (1977), and In the Forest (2002)

3. Flann, real name Brian O'Nolan. 1911–66, Irish novelist and journalist. His novels include At Swim-Two-Birds (1939) and the posthumously published The Third Policeman (1967). As Myles na Gopaleen he wrote a satirical column for the Irish Times

4. Kerry. born 1945. Australian journalist and broadcaster

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Example Sentences

"Even little changes can end up telling a very different story," said James O'Brien, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, and "could change the perception of events".

From Barron's

O'Brien could not apply for bail on Friday, given the nature of the charge, which requires an application to be brought before the High Court.

From BBC

And in fifth place was horror flick "Send Help" from 20th Century, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as a woman and her boss trying to survive on a deserted island after a plane crash.

From Barron's

Given Ireland lost James Lowe early to injury, utilising Freeman against O'Brien early could have brought some change.

From BBC

Full of confidence, Baloucoune - who was also excellent in defence - broke clear and found replacement O'Brien, on for injured James Lowe, for a third unanswered try.

From BBC