Bolger

American

[bohl-jer] / ˈboʊl dʒər /

noun

James Brendan, born 1935, prime minister of New Zealand 1990–97.
Ray, 1904–87, U.S. dancer and actor.

Bolger British

/ ˈbəʊldʒə /

noun

James. born 1935, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1990–97)

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They got the idea after Bolger was due to help Wortsman with some DIY at her home but decided to show her what to do, so she could use the skills in the future.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

At Brown, Cook was involved with the university’s Catholic community, said associate chaplain Justin Bolger, who described her as “sweet and strong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

An attorney hired to represent the press, Katherine Bolger, opposed the move to seal evidence, noting that the public had a right to know the evidence in the case.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Mr. Bolger told IrishCentral that the bottle’s ultimate destination was fitting, as Wildwood has a large Irish-American population.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

You were lucky to get anything like what you thought you wanted from Abanazer Bolger.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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