Barclay

American

[bahrk-lee] / ˈbɑrk li /

noun

a first name.

Barclay British

/ ˈbɑːklɪ /

noun

Alexander . c . 1475–1552, English poet. His works include The Ship of Fools (1509) and Eclogues ( c . 1513–14)

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The anti-noise group Cagne and campaigner Peter Barclay told a hearing in January the scheme was unlawful, claiming the government had not properly assessed climate impact.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Both Cagne and Barclay challenged the government's planning decision via judicial review.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Michael Barclay: The Columbia dividend income strategy has been in place for 22 years.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Barron’s recently caught up with Barclay to learn how the fund works and why he likes financial, tech, and healthcare stocks.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

A hundred lines of the Aeneid with their summaries for each morning, followed by two propositions by Robert Barclay for the afternoon.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt

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