Byrnes
Americannoun
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James Francis, 1879–1972, U.S. statesman and jurist: secretary of state 1945–47.
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Joseph Wellington, 1869–1936, U.S. lawyer: Speaker of the House 1935–36.
Example Sentences
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William Byrnes, a tax law professor at Texas A&M University, said the IRS has a tough challenge because of the prior Tax Court case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
In 2009, he was the minor league director of the Arizona Diamondbacks when general manager Josh Byrnes asked him to manage the team.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
“Could we continue to our destination?” said Kenneth Byrnes, a pilot and an associate professor who leads the flight training department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
The lawsuit was filed by Republican state Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024
And if I’m not going to find that with the Byrnes, I will find it, however partial and illusory, with the women in the sewing room.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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