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uncle

[uhng-kuhl] / ˈʌŋ kəl /






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The Man from UNCLE, which stood for United Network Command for Law and Enforcement, was a popular NBC TV series that ran from 1964 to 1968, with Vaughn starring as the character Napoleon Solo.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2016

Well, then you get something like UNCLE, starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer.

From The Verge • Aug. 14, 2015

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Swedish actor Alicia Vikander has had one hell of a year with performances in Testament of Youth and Guy Ritchie’s upcoming The Man From UNCLE, both raising her profile.

From The Guardian • Jul. 28, 2015

Moderated by actress Aisha Tyler, Warner Bros' panel also featured Guy Ritchie's slick 1960s spy caper "Man From UNCLE" and "Pan," which traces the origins of Peter Pan.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2015

I, being referee, suggested that "perhaps it was his UNCLE."

From The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile by Baker, Samuel White, Sir




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