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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 picture, with a rural setting and the prince in a countryside-style gilet, was taken in Norfolk earlier this year by photographer Josh Shinner.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

Shinner also took the image used on the family's Christmas card this year.

From BBC Dec. 25, 2023

“A lot of the films are about very dominant characters who get their way through sheer power,” Shinner notes of “Faking It.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2020

Mr. Yew said the two had “a difference in vision”; Ms. Shinner, who is beloved among many Chicago artists, declined to comment other than to confirm that she is no longer with the theater.

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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