Farrell

[ far-uhl ]

noun

1. Eileen, 1920–2002, U.S. soprano.
2. Suzanne Roberta Sue Ficker, born 1945, U.S. ballerina.
3. James T(homas), 1904–79, U.S. novelist.

Farrell

/ ˈfærəl /

noun

1. FarrellColin (James)1976MIrishFILMS AND TV: actor 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)
2. FarrellJ(ames) G(ordon)19351979MBritishWRITING: novelist J ( ames ) G ( ordon ) 1935–79, British novelist: author of Troubles (1970), The Siege of Krishnapur (1973), and The Singapore Grip (1978)
3. FarrellJames T(homas)19041979MUSWRITING: novelist 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

Prior to kick-off, Farrell said some of his players were "lucky" to get the opportunity to atone for their opening autumn performance.

From BBC

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said his side held their nerve and "just about got there" after they came through a chaotic Autumn Nations Series match against Argentina with a nail-biting 22-19 win.

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Having slipped to third in the world rankings after their 19-game home unbeaten run was ended, Farrell views the Pumas' visit to Aviva Stadium as the "perfect" test for his players.

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"The time that Farrell and Ford were coming through I was in the system," said O'Shea, who was director of rugby at Harlequins from 2010-2016.

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Her final scene with Farrell was one of the last ones she shot, and it was an emotional day.

From Los Angeles Times