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Nolan

British  
/ ˈnəʊlən /

noun

  1. Michael Patrick, Baron. 1928–2007, British judge; chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life (1994–97)

  2. Sir Sidney. 1917–92, Australian painter, whose works explore themes in Australian folklore

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Nolan Ryan played nine years with the Houston Astros and eight with the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times

The Lancers also did a good job containing Hesperia’s 6-foot-7 Nolan Newman-Gomez, who finished with 17 points.

From Los Angeles Times

“The cost of our AI-powered future is showing up on Americans’ electricity bills; states with greater access to coal generation are in a much better position to manage that price volatility,” said Rich Nolan, president and chief executive of the association.

From The Wall Street Journal

His gripping stories, as Tom Nolan observes, are marked by “individualized characters, snappy dialogue and historical awareness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

One frosty morning in January 1956, Gladys Brown and her younger brother, Nolan, drove north on Route 301 in Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal