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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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The online outpouring of love for Jimothy has also since translated into the real world - with one local artist celebrating him with a mural in the neighbourhood of Ballard, where he was first spotted.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Mr. Ballard, a longtime journalist for Sports Illustrated, dives into the history and finds figures, such as Euripides and Benjamin Franklin, who extolled its health benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

In Seattle's Ballard district, a drag queen was wielding a microphone and putting on a show ahead of the World Cup meeting of Iran and Egypt.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

Sangalang took another meeting to discuss Flock a few months later with former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino, who after leaving City Hall had gone to work for Ballard Partners, a powerful Florida-based lobbying firm.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

So you can see why, on the day of the Annual Ballard Paper Mill Harvest-Time Employee Picnic, I wasn’t overcome with happiness and joy.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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