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[wahyuhr] / waɪər /


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The 53-year-old, known for US crime series The Wire and police drama Luther, was awarded a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to young people.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Before that, she was a staff writer at publications including Thrillist, Entertainment Weekly, and The Atlantic Wire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The Daily Wire launched a book publishing arm in 2021 with stated ambitions of breaking the stranglehold traditional houses had on conservative books.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

After a few commercials, Jordan picked up small television roles before his first real break, appearing in a season of the lauded HBO crime drama "The Wire" at age 15.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Years ago, when Mom and Dad first met, my mother was friends with Gabriel Wire and Lex Ryder, the two guys who made up HorsePower.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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