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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Before accepting a key to the city in front of the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Dolan delivered a rousing message.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Users hoping to cure themselves of the universal affliction of screen-time addiction have evangelized the tech, while celebrities such as Conan O’Brien and Lorde have broadcast their love for the device unprompted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The court heard that, when O'Brien was arrested, he "argued with officers" and "challenged" them.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

O’Brien was an original member of “Riverdance,” the Irish dance theatrical phenomenon that captivated audiences during the Eurovision Song Contest as an interval act in 1994.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Once O’Brien met her on the corner of 147th Street and asked her how she was feeling.

From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers

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