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Cumann in a sentence

Using Cumann

  • In the example corpus, cumann often appears in combinations such as: cumann na, the cumann, féin cumann.

Context around Cumann

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 8 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

six 1× female 1× supported 1×

Often after:

structure 1×

Sentence patterns with Cumann

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

1990s the cumann structure was 1× addressed by cumann na mban 1× all female cumann na mban 1× as every cumann was entitled 1× cumann sheáin mhic 1× fears that cumann na ngaedheal 1× it supported cumann na ngaedheal 1× members of cumann na mban 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

as every cumann 1× cumann sheáin mhic 1× fine day honouring 1× he developed his 1× his late grandfather 1× however while fianna 1×

Common sentence endings:

author dorothy macardle 1× became its president 1× clonburris national school 1× cumann na mban 1× cumann na ngaedheal 1× for their meetings 1×

Words around Cumann

Just before it in the word index:

cuman 4 cumali 2 cumainn 3 cumaean 2 cumae 3 cuma 2

Just after it in the word index:

cumans 12 cumber 8 cumberbatch 70 cumberland 430 cumberlands 6 cumbernauld 18

Similar in corpus frequency:

aat 18 abhorrence 18 abms 18 absolutes 18 absorbance 18 abule 18

Corpus analysis for Cumann

  • In this selection, "cumann" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, six, female, supported and structure stand out and add context to how "cumann" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 1990s the cumann structure was and addressed by cumann na mban. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "cumann" sits close to words such as aat, abhorrence and abms, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with cumann

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

However, since the early 1990s the cumann structure was weakened. (10 words)

Among them were members of the all-female Cumann na mBan. (11 words)

Cumann Sheáin Mhic Cumhaill reached this year’s championship semi-final and Gallens performances were central to their success. (19 words)

Longer example sentences

However, while Fianna Fáil was six seats short of a majority, it was still by far the largest party in the Dáil, with 37 more TDs than the next largest party, Fine Gael (the successor to Cumann na nGaedheal). (39 words)

As every cumann was entitled to three votes to selection conventions irrespective of size, a large number of cumainn became in effect "paper cumainn" only used to ensure an aspiring or sitting candidate got enough votes. (36 words)

Their respective involvement with the Cumann na mBán and the West Cork Brigade's flying column, played a key role in undermining the British Empire's operations in Ireland during the War of Independence. (34 words)

Example sentences (14)

Cumann Sheáin Mhic Cumhaill reached this year’s championship semi-final and Gallens performances were central to their success.

On 22 July a public meeting in support of Whitty and his fellow prisoners was held in New Ross, addressed by Cumann na mBan activist and author Dorothy Macardle.

Their respective involvement with the Cumann na mBán and the West Cork Brigade's flying column, played a key role in undermining the British Empire's operations in Ireland during the War of Independence.

Fine day honouring Wolfe Tone in Bodenstown, with the Patrick Cannon Sinn Féin Cumann and our Uachtarán Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald.

His late grandfather Patrick Dawson formed the first Sinn Féin Cumann in Letterkenny in 1905 and was made a Sinn Féin judge.

The Hall also served as a First Aid station staffed by about a dozen members of Cumann na mBan who mobilised despite Daly’s order for them to go home.

He developed his skills in the local street leagues before winning a record six Cumann na mBunscoil medals as a dual player with Clonburris National School.

Among them were members of the all-female Cumann na mBan.

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As every cumann was entitled to three votes to selection conventions irrespective of size, a large number of cumainn became in effect "paper cumainn" only used to ensure an aspiring or sitting candidate got enough votes.

However, since the early 1990s the cumann structure was weakened.

However, while Fianna Fáil was six seats short of a majority, it was still by far the largest party in the Dáil, with 37 more TDs than the next largest party, Fine Gael (the successor to Cumann na nGaedheal).

Some Fianna Fáil members arrived at the first sitting of the new Dáil carrying arms, amid fears that Cumann na nGaedheal would not voluntarily surrender power.

This organisation was an obstacle to de Valera's power as it supported Cumann na nGaedheal and provided stewards for their meetings.

Within a few weeks, O'Duffy's followers merged with Cumann na nGaedhael and the Centre Party to form United Ireland, or Fine Gael, and O'Duffy became its president.

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Common combinations with cumann

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

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