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Ballard

British  
/ ˈbælɑːd /

noun

  1. J ( ames ) G ( raham ). 1930–2009, British novelist, born in China; his books include Crash (1973), The Unlimited Dream Company (1979), Empire of the Sun (1984), Cocaine Nights (1996), and Super-Cannes (2000)

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If it weren’t for Pangram, I never would have heard of Mia Ballard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The wreck was discovered on the ocean floor in 1985 by a team led by Dr Robert Ballard.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

BBC News has approached Ballard for a further comment.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Find insight on oil futures, Ballard Power Systems and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

“It was a practice round,” Mr. Ballard said.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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