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Flanagan

American  
[flan-uh-guhn] / ˈflæn ə gən /

noun

  1. Edward Joseph Father Flanagan, 1886–1948, U.S. Roman Catholic priest, born in Ireland: founder of a farm village for wayward boys.


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Cdr Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said there were "strict bail conditions in place while we continue to investigate their suspected involvement in this incident".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, previously said the arrests were part of "a long-running investigation" and "ongoing work to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London at the Met, said Wednesday that the force had seen "a significant increase in our casework relating to national security in recent years".

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Mr. Walz and Ms. Flanagan were well aware of the explosive issue, and in fact promised to address it on taking office in 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

But here is my sister, Natalie Flanagan, looking happy.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko