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Spillane

[ spi-leyn ]

noun

  1. Mickey Frank Morrison, 1918–2006, U.S. detective novelist.


Spillane

/ ɪˈɪ /

noun

  1. SpillaneMickey19182006MUSWRITING: crime writer Mickey , original name Frank Morrison Spillane . 1918–2006, US detective-story writer, best known for his books featuring the detective Mike Hammer, for example I, the Jury (1947) and The Twisted Thing (1966)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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If Kamala Harris decides to run, Spillane thinks that would only enhance the GOP’s chances of seizing the governorship.

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Grey Dawning, the mount of Harry Skelton for trainer Dan, is likely to go off favourite for the Bowl, with Spillane's Tower and Gaelic Warrior among rivals.

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Rather than harping on Trump’s every misstep, Spillane said, Schiff may well choose to focus on getting things done, including by taking a page from his less-partisan past.

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Fellow Abbey Action Group member Cathy Spillane said the bat-plan was "a bit out there" but locals were "making a strong signal".

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Over 64 drives during that stretch, eight of them have ended with a turnover, including an interception by Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane at the Las Vegas 15 with 1:22 left.

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