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Baillie

British  
/ ˈbeɪlɪ /

noun

  1. Dame Isobel . 1895–1983, British soprano

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Here, it's Labour's deputy leader Jackie Baillie who has seen off challenge after challenge from the SNP, though they came within 109 votes of unseating her in 2016.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Southampton Mayor, Cllr James Baillie, will attend the ceremony which will feature readings, wreath laying and a two minute silence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

According to Baillie, Iran International is the most-watched television channel inside Iran and is also followed by the large Iranian diaspora.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Investors weren’t sold then on his attempts to install new directors, who would then consider replacing current investment managers—such as Baillie Gifford—with Saba.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Baillie soon realized what had happened and turned back also, but an hour too late.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various