Sheridan
Americannoun
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Philip Henry, 1831–88, Union general in the Civil War.
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Richard Brinsley 1751–1816, Irish dramatist and political leader.
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a city in N Wyoming.
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a male given name.
noun
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Philip Henry. 1831–88, American Union cavalry commander in the Civil War. He forced Lee's surrender to Grant (1865)
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Richard Brinsley (ˈbrɪnzlɪ). 1751–1816, Irish dramatist, politician, and orator, noted for his comedies of manners The Rivals (1775), School for Scandal (1777), and The Critic (1779)
Example Sentences
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Annette Benning and Ed Harris co-star, so at least Sheridan is — in all sincerity — doing an A+ job of keeping Hollywood’s greatest actors of a certain age employed.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
“We’re very much anchored to Mary in every scene because it’s her story,” says Jennifer Sheridan, who directed Episode 2.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
"I was checking with Sheridan if mine was OK, because it's just brilliant," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
About a month after Sheridan was arrested, prosecutors moved to dismiss the case after a bystander video surfaced showing clearly that Sheridan hadn’t assaulted Bovino.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
After speaking with “Little Phil” Sheridan, who enthusiastically agrees to Grant’s plan, the two continue on to the headquarters of Major General George G. Meade, the commander of the Army of the Potomac.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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