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banshee

[ban-shee, ban-shee] / ˈbæn ʃi, bænˈʃi /






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Lovell was assigned to an aircraft carrier group flying Banshee jets off ships at night.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Best screenplay went to Martin McDonagh, for "The Banshee Of Inisherin", which he also directed.

From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022

In my case, that meant hijacking various vehicles and getting back to my starting point in a Banshee, a small alien flying craft that was close to exploding.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2021

Also in Healdsburg, Banshee Wines is where I go for a lively vibe and standout pinot noirs.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

She wailed as if she were the headmistress of the Banshee Academy for Hair-Raising Wails.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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