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Sheridan

American  
[sher-i-dn] / ˈʃɛr ɪ dn /

noun

  1. Philip Henry, 1831–88, Union general in the Civil War.

  2. Richard Brinsley 1751–1816, Irish dramatist and political leader.

  3. a city in N Wyoming.

  4. a male given name.


Sheridan British  
/ ˈʃɛrɪdən /

noun

  1. Philip Henry. 1831–88, American Union cavalry commander in the Civil War. He forced Lee's surrender to Grant (1865)

  2. 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)

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But there’s more to Sheridan’s oeuvre than cowboys showing off on their horses for the full length of a song.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Paramount+ subscribers, that statement might spark some debate, since there’s rarely a time when a fresh season of one of Sheridan’s shows isn’t in rotation.

From Salon

If television is experiencing its version of that, it’s equally seeded by Sheridan’s other work.

From Salon

California Department of Justice spokesperson Nina Sheridan declined to comment on a potential investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

In a blow, however, Taylor Sheridan, the prolific creator behind the “Yellowstone” franchise, will be packing his bags.

From Los Angeles Times