Rourke
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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She hinted that Rourke had tried to raise his concerns about the condition of the home previously, before Goldie “went to the press saying that he was evicting” the actor.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
The “by default” favor likely means that Rourke failed to respond or appear to defend himself, causing the property to be handed back over to Goldie, thus canceling Rourke’s rental agreement.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
“Mickey Rourke is an icon — but his trajectory, as painful as it is, is also a deeply human one,” read the description for the since-shuttered GoFundMe.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Fourteen-year-old Rourke Julio of Murrieta, Calif., is around 6-foot-3 with an 84-mile-an-hour fastball and basketball skills he hopes will carry him to the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
We are talking about Ruth Craven," said Kate Rourke; "and you will excuse me, Cassie, but I never saw a girl more chock-full of pride.
From The Rebel of the School by Meade, L. T.
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