Rory
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Netflix film Bank of Dave, which was a fictionalised account of his attempts to get a banking licence for his credit union, was released in 2023, starring Rory Kinnear.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
"In recent months, we've definitely seen a clear uptick," said Rory Moran, who oversees executive security at United Security, Inc.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
"Alarm bells started to ring when the guy asked Rory to travel two hours to court then sent him away again and when no action had been taken at all."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Trump’s words during the Persian Gulf conflict have impacted the price of oil, as this chart on X from Rory Johnston, founder of oil-market research provider Commodity Context, shows.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
“Bo,” says Collin, “all I’ve got on me is plastic. You think you could do Rory a solid and make some change?”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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