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Parnell

American

[pahr-nel, pahr-nl] / pɑrˈnɛl, ˈpɑr nl /

noun

Charles Stewart, 1846–91, Irish political leader.

Parnell British

/ pɑːˈnɛl, ˈpɑːnəl /

noun

Charles Stewart. 1846–91, Irish nationalist, who led the Irish Home Rule movement in Parliament (1880–90) with a calculated policy of obstruction. Although Gladstone was converted to Home Rule (1886), Parnell's career was ruined by the scandal over his adultery with Mrs O'Shea

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Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said, “Secretary Hegseth ensured his message was aligned with the president’s objectives and agenda, and he did not want to impede upon the president’s decision space.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

Parnell said the handbags themselves were "pieces of art" and "extremely rare" and were considered investments by many people.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

“Saturday Night Live” castmates Molly Shannon and Chris Parnell are on board as Hawkins’ estranged wife and a PGA board member, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

"We expect the withdrawal to be completed over the next six to twelve months," spokesman Sean Parnell added.

From BBC ● May 3, 2026

She leads the way to the shop in Parnell Street.

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

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