Prendergast
Americannoun
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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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