O'Brien

[ oh-brahy-uhn ]

noun

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

O'Brien

/ əˈbraɪən /

noun

1. O'BrienConor Cruise19172008MIrishPOLITICS: diplomatWRITING: writer 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. O'BrienEdna1936FIrishWRITING: novelistWRITING: playwrightFILMS AND TV: writerWRITING: short-story writer Edna. born 1936, Irish novelist. Her books include The Country Girls (1960), Johnny I Hardly Knew You (1977), and In the Forest (2002)
3. O'BrienFlann19111966MIrishWRITING: novelistWRITING: journalist 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. O'BrienKerry1945MAustralianWRITING: journalistFILMS AND TV: broadcaster Kerry. born 1945. Australian journalist and broadcaster

Example Sentences

This is O'Brien's first time hosting the biggest night on the US entertainment calendar, following two consecutive years of late-night television star Jimmy Kimmel in the role.

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Robert O'Brien, a lawyer who served in the Bush administration, finished out Trump's first term as national security adviser.

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But Conservative MP Neil O'Brien said the pay hike would "stick in the craw" of people worried about immigration and crime.

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Matt Ashby, a crime science lecturer at University College London, says many of the actions O'Brien proposes would require "substantial investment in public services".

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Listen to Dan O'Brien's full interview with Baroness May and keep up to date with the latest from the inquiry with our podcast.

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