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canny

[kan-ee] / ˈkæn i /


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"Our main objective, other than making beautiful music, is to change the image around women in trad and folk," Canny said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

His company, Canny Creative, doesn't have a dress code.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

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

The Vatican, Catholic nonprofits and bishops’ conferences across the world collaborate to advocate at all political levels “for just and humane policies,” said Bill Canny, who leads the USCCB’s Department of Migration and Refugee Services.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The Arrandoon was steaming slowly along the pack edge, wind still westerly, the Canny Scotia, with all canvas exposed, a mile or more to leeward of her.

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




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