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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Michelle, you get the call from Taylor Sheridan, who also created “Landman” and “Yellowstone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
What does someone like Taylor Sheridan say to someone like Michelle Pfeiffer that will get her to agree to the show?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Fountains in Sheridan Circle, Meridian Park and Columbus Circle – among more than a dozen others - have been repaired.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Would things have changed if Harry Sheridan was able to keep hold of the ball as he fell towards the line, or if Tom Stewart did not overthrow on his line-out?
From BBC • May 22, 2026
"Her big sister goes with Josh Sheridan, and Josh says you're his brother's girlfriend. Ben said you weren't, and Bobbie laughed at him."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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