O'Neill

American

[oh-neel] / oʊˈnil /

noun

Eugene (Gladstone), 1888–1953, U.S. playwright: Nobel Prize 1936.
Thomas P(hilip) Tip, 1912–1994, U.S. politician: congressman 1953–87; speaker of the House 1977–87.

O'Neill British

/ əʊˈniːl /

noun

Eugene ( Gladstone ). 1888–1953, US dramatist. His works, which are notable for their emotional power and psychological analysis, include Desire under the Elms (1924), Strange Interlude (1928), Mourning becomes Elektra (1931), Long Day's Journey into Night (1941), and The Iceman Cometh (1946): Nobel prize for literature 1936

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Martin O'Neill's side led through Reo Hatate's early strike in Italy, but the Japan international was sent off for a second booking on 34 minutes.

From Barron's

Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill was delighted by the "spirit" and "resilience" his side showed in Bologna, but was left to rue what might have been after they coughed up a two-goal lead.

From BBC

Martin O'Neill's side led through Reo Hatate's early strike, but the Japan international was sent off for a second booking on 34 minutes.

From Barron's

Deputy leader Michelle O'Neill said Brady "gave his time generously to everyone who sought his help".

From BBC

On Monday First Minister Michelle O'Neill said executive ministers were obliged to do all they could to agree a multi-year budget.

From BBC

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