Runcie

American

[ruhn-see] / ˈrʌn si /

noun

Robert Alexander Kennedy, 1921–2000, English clergyman: archbishop of Canterbury 1980–91.

Runcie British

/ ˈrʌnsɪ /

noun

Robert ( Alexander Kennedy ), Baron. 1921–2000, Archbishop of Canterbury (1980–91)

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Runcie, a former arts columnist for the Daily Telegraph, has created something so delightfully snackable that you may, as I did, gulp it down in two or three sittings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025

It has now been established the letter referred to fisherman James Addison Runcie who had been on board the fishing boat Loraley, but who died in 1995.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

They had put a "couple of bottles" overboard, and had wanted one to be from Jim Runcie.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025

Runcie and other bond supporters had said its primary focus would be to improve school safety.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

"Cheer up, Runcie," Gregory would reply; "you're not going."

From The Slowcoach by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

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