O'Hara
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Frank, 1926–66, U.S. poet.
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John (Henry), 1905–70, U.S. journalist, novelist, short-story writer, and scenarist.
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Former Census Bureau senior executive Amy O'Hara called the paper an abuse of the agency's "sterling reputation for high-quality analysis."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Set in Mexico, the film stars Mexican-born Anthony Quinn as a brilliant but aging matador facing interlocking personal crises, and Maureen O’Hara as the wealthy American who sets her cap for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
During the panel discussion at Hay Festival, Victoria Smurfit, who plays Maud O'Hara in Rivals, recalled the moment the cast and crew found out about Dame Jilly's sudden death.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Individual retailers could be in for more pain too, Roth Capital Partners Chief Market Technician JC O’Hara warns.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
“Boethius will show you that striving is ultimately meaningless, that we must learn to accept. Ask Miss O’Hara about him.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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