Barnaby
Americannoun
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The inquiry heard Barnaby had a less than 50% chance of surviving his injuries, characterised as "potentially preventable", while Grace and Ian's deaths were "not preventable".
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek "sit down!"
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Barnaby Dorfman, 58, chief technology officer in residence at a private-equity firm in Bainbridge Island, Wash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
By email, Chopra wrote that he was glad that philanthropist Barnaby Marsh had introduced them in person.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Then Momly drives us across town to Barnaby Terrace, my old neighborhood.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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