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Runcie

American  
[ruhn-see] / ˈrʌn si /

noun

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


Runcie British  
/ ˈrʌnsɪ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Based on the novels of James Runcie, the show initially starred Happy Valley star James Norton as the village vicar, Sidney Chambers, before Tom Brittney joined as new clergyman, Will Davenport.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2025

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

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

In fact, prosecutors said, Runcie had contacted others about the contract just days before he testified.

From Washington Times Apr. 25, 2023

Runcie never became an enthusiast, but she allowed herself to be interested, if cautionary.

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

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