Gillespie
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Growing up with a celebrated father in the business would set him up to connect with giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey and Count Basie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Primal Scream were formed in Glasgow in 1982 but their career did not take off until singer Bobby Gillespie left his role as drummer of The Jesus and Mary Chain.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Director Craig Gillespie is no stranger to turbulent filmmaking, and his “Cruella” commendably made an underserved villain into a fully sketched character, without overrelying on callbacks.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Organisers said the exhibition of mezzotint prints would be hosted at the Cornish gallery, Kestle Barton, and featured works by artist Sarah Gillespie.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
“Just tell Gillespie that his C.O. is going up first thing Monday morning.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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