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Prendergast

American  
[pren-der-gast, -gahst] / ˈprɛn dərˌgæst, -ˌgɑst /

noun

  1. Maurice Brazil 1859–1924, U.S. painter.


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In the fifth episode, Tom is kidnapped by the criminal Robbie Prendergast, played by the brilliant Tom Pelphrey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Dan Sheehan and Jamie Osborne crossed England's try-line after the interval, with fly-half Jack Crowley landing four conversions and three penalties for a match haul of 17 points after being selected ahead of Sam Prendergast.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Despite the lack of clarity, Andy Prendergast, national secretary of the GMB Union, said the Supreme Court decision was "very welcome".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Martin Prendergast simply won’t let us turn Douglas’ “D-Fens” into a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Which was not true, but the question had thrown Prendergast.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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