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Tyrone

American  
[tahy-rohn, tahy-rohn] / taɪˈroʊn, ˈtaɪ roʊn /

noun

  1. a former administrative county in W Northern Ireland: replaced by several new districts 1973.

  2. a male given name.

Tyrone British  
/ tɪˈrəʊn /

noun

  1. a historical county of W Northern Ireland, occupying almost a quarter of the total area of Northern Ireland; in 1973 its administrative functions were devolved to several district councils

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Villa stars John McGinn and Tyrone Mings both shared their frustration in public over the sale.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Mark, from Omagh in County Tyrone, also developed encephalitis, secondary to the meningitis, but fought through it all.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

About a week later, back at home in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, she was unable to pay for a cup of coffee.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In the archives of Armagh's Cultural Heritage Centre is a microfilm copy of the Tyrone Courier from March 24 1976.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Tyrone was more interested in girls than grades, especially Rhonda, who was best friends with Andy’s girlfriend, Keisha.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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