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O'Brian

biographical name

O'·​Bri·​an ō-ˈbrī-ən How to pronounce O'Brian (audio)
Patrick 1914–2000 originally Richard Patrick Russ British novelist

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“O'Brian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/O%27Brian. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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