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

Jim Runcie - who was known locally as Peem - died in 1995 at the age of 67.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

The damp and faded letter was hard to read, but they were able to make out the name Addison Runcie, the year 1978, and an address in Cullen, Banffshire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

But the grand jurors in their final report accused Runcie and school board members of making “uninformed or even misinformed decisions, incompetent management and lack of meaningful oversight” in the bond’s implementation.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

"You must be glad to be back," Runcie said, "and to sleep in nice beds once more."

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

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