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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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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

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

The case against former Broward County superintendent Robert Runcie stemmed from questions over his management of a $1 billion bond issue that passed four years before the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High massacre.

From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2023

A cold supper was waiting for them—one of those nice late meals after a journey—and Mrs. Avory and Runcie sat with them while they ate it.

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

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