Farrell
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Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.
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Suzanne Roberta Sue Ficker, born 1945, U.S. ballerina.
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James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.
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Colin (James) . born 1976, Irish film actor; he appeared in the TV series Ballykissangel before starring in the films Tigerland (2000), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), and In Bruges (2008)
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J ( ames ) G ( ordon ) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)
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James T ( homas ) 1904–79, US writer. His works include the trilogy Young (1932), The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (1934), and Judgment Day (1935)
Example Sentences
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While Ireland improved in the second half, head coach Andy Farrell will rue an error-riddled opening 40 minutes which left his side chasing a slick and cohesive All Blacks unit.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“One of the best things we can do for safety is have an abundance of population,” said Farrell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
For Matt Farrell, deputy chief investment officer of WE Family Offices, infrastructure is a long-term holding with some inflation protection.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Farrell said the driverless trucks are more reliable than human drivers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Four, three, two . “Oppenheimer, on whom had rested a very heavy burden, grew tenser as the last seconds ticked off,” remembered Farrell.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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