riley
1 Americanadjective
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turbid; roily.
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angry; vexed.
noun
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Bridget ( Louise ). born 1931, English painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
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Gina . born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim (2002–07)
noun
Etymology
Origin of riley
Example Sentences
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Tim Riley, owner of Heavy Water Coffee Shop in Chinatown, said trust in government is at an all-time low and urged the commission to keep the controller’s powers intact.
From Los Angeles Times
“Kenneth has been the only form of government that we have felt has represented us as a community,” Riley said.
From Los Angeles Times
At Mrs. Riley’s boardinghouse, Ryui is taken under the wing of Torajiro “Jack” Baba, a cynical photographer with an avant-garde aesthetic.
The proposals were presented at the White House by Republican Riley Moore, who said the report followed months of fieldwork, hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders and discussions with displaced communities in central Nigeria.
From BBC
USC coach Lincoln Riley said staff change was inevitable, but he managed changes that he hopes will not blow up the team’s progress on defense.
From Los Angeles Times
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