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Sillitoe

British  
/ ˈsɪlɪtəʊ /

noun

  1. Alan. 1928–2010, British novelist. His best-known works include Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1958) and The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1959)

"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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But while acknowledging the difficulties faced by the youthful Sillitoe - and the characters he created - he feels, in some ways today's young people face more obstacles.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2022

"Sillitoe grew up in absolute, abject poverty. But he was also in post-war Britain where you could go out and get a job," he said.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2022

“We’re seeing significant expansion from the wholesale side from a lot of different suppliers,” Sillitoe said.

From Washington Times Mar. 15, 2018

“He was one of the founding fathers of the U.S.,” said Alex Sillitoe, 30, a design-firm art director from Anglesey, Wales.

From New York Times Dec. 7, 2017

At thirty Clarice married James Sillitoe, the pianoforte dealer in Market Square, Turnhill, and captious old Mrs. Toft formed part of the new 304 household.

From Tales of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold

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