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Shinner

British  
/ ˈʃɪnə /

noun

  1. informal a supporter or member of Sinn Féin

"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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The black and white snap of Prince William and Princess Catherine was taken at Anmer, Norfolk, in April last year by photographer Josh Shinner.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The photo was taken by Josh Shinner, who has taken pictures of Prince William and Catherine's family before, including their Christmas card for 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

“We all have our boundaries in terms of taste and decency for our broadcasters, and no one would ever want to go over that,” Shinner adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2020

Mr. Yew subsequently reorganized the staff and shifted Ms. Shinner out of her job, which she had held for 25 years.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2012

“Madam,” said Mr. Shinner, “I happened to hear that you had telegraphed for rooms, and as I was in the neighbourhood I thought I would venture to call.”

From The Lion's Share by Bennett, Arnold

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