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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The best candidates are people “that really just want a great memory,” says Patrick Byrnes, a veteran executive producer who has produced HGTV’s “Rock the Block” for the past five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
The Diamondbacks did not, and Hinch did not manage even one full season before he and Byrnes were fired.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
The Byrnes said they had their fingerprints taken and passports confiscated.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 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
If I hadn’t been chosen by the Byrnes, I wouldn’t have ended up with the Grotes and met Miss Larsen.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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