Leahy
Americannoun
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Mr. DePalma describes Father Leahy, who is still the school’s head, as having a “city-block-sized chip on his shoulder toward the monks who turned their backs on Newark.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
She has served as a senior adviser in all three branches of the federal government, including as chief counsel for nominations for the Senate Judiciary Committee for Sen. Patrick Leahy.
From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025
The portal was established in 2022 following pressure on successive administrations to abide by updated provisions of the Leahy Law, named after former US Senator Patrick Leahy.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
Mr Flatt's partner Melanie Leahy said he had been "stripped of his dignity".
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025
Leahy agreed, and on June 9 Burkhart returned to the courtroom after having spoken to Moss.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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