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Starr

American  
[stahr] / stɑr /

noun

  1. Belle Myra Belle Shirley, 1848–89, U.S. outlaw and folk hero.

  2. Bryan Bartlett Bart, 1934–2019, U.S. football player.

  3. Ringo Richard Starkey, born 1940, English musician, drummer for the Beatles.

  4. a male or female given name.


Starr British  
/ stɑː /

noun

  1. ( Myra ) Belle . 1848–89, US outlaw, a famous rustler of horses and cattle

  2. Ringo , original name Richard Starkey . born 1940, British rock musician; drummer (1962–70) with the Beatles

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Daredevil star Charlie Cox is also nominated for his supporting performance in Expedition 33, while his castmates Ben Starr and Jennifer English face-off once again in the lead performance category.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

In one email released, Starr argued for why Epstein shouldn’t be prosecuted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Starr said he is working with the San Bernardino County district attorney’s office to explore legal avenues to remove Lopez from office, including by proving he committed a felony or betrayed his oath of office.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

He also may not enter most city facilities, restrictions that Starr said are difficult to enforce and have already disrupted operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

“We ain’t forgot how you kept Starr and Sekani for us. We weren’t ’bout to let you be empty-handed.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas