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murphy

[mur-fee] / ˈmɜr fi /
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potato
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Danny Murphy: The underdogs who do well are usually based on a strong defence, like Morocco were last time.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Danny Murphy: It's hard to look past France with the firepower they have, when you think about extra time in hot weather against tired legs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“There was a lot of hype, because he was different, loud and provocative,” said Murphy, a conservative who has advised former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and many other Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“The kind of incrementalism that Eric Murphy seems to be doing is something from a bygone era, where people were more pragmatic in the movement and not punished for it,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“Ladies,” Mrs. Murphy says, standing at the head of the table.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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