O'Connell

American

[oh-kon-l] / oʊˈkɒn l /

noun

Daniel, 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator.

O'Connell British

/ əʊˈkɒnəl /

noun

Daniel. 1775–1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator, whose election to the British House of Commons (1828) forced the acceptance of Catholic emancipation (1829)

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O’Connell, the trade economist, said California’s defense industry will benefit “to the extent we’ve managed to shoot off a large part of our inventory of our arsenal, and we’ll need to replenish that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

How much upside depends on how the conflict in Iran develops, says Rhona O’Connell of StoneX in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"While Rondale had been a member of the Vikings for a short time, he was someone we came to know well and care about deeply," said Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said he was "devastated" by the news of Moore's death.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Mrs. O’Connell says,You should take that exam, Frank McCourt.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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