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stirrup

[stur-uhp, stir-, stuhr-] / ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr-, ˈstʌr- /


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Norwegian owns Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, one of the biggest private islands in the industry, but industry-watchers say its development plans have been slow-going.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Ex-armed forces chief Lord Stirrup said allies should be excluded from the deportation scheme, such as the Afghans who supported UK military operations against the Taliban.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

The cruise will make stops at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Heidi Stirrup served as a White House liaison to the Justice Department in the Trump administration and was appointed to serve on the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors by President Trump in December.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2021

The Stirrup Cup My short and happy day is done, The long and dreary night comes on; And at my door the Pale Horse stands, To carry me to unknown lands.

From Poems by Hay, John




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