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canny

[kan-ee] / ˈkæn i /


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While BIIRD's direction of flight may have been uncertain to its members at first, founder Lisa Canny had been quietly developing the "Spice Girls of trad" concept for about a decade.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Ms Canny said Mr Momeni was not a US citizen and faced deportation to Iran, the San Francisco Standard reported.

From BBC • May 18, 2023

A plea hearing on Tuesday was continued until May 18 after Momeni’s defense attorney, Paula Canny, asked for more time.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2023

Border bishops like Seitz are “critically important” to that mission because they provide “a real-time perspective,” Canny added.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The Arrandoon regained her position, and lost her list, but there lay the Canny Scotia, a pitiable sight to see, like some giant overthrown, silent yet suffering.

From Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" by Stables, Gordon




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