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Barras

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/ baras /

noun

  1. Paul François Jean Nicolas , Vicomte de Barras. 1755–1829, French revolutionary: member of the Directory (1795–99)

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Paul Barnes, father of Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes, scored twice for Alan Little's visitors, including one from the penalty spot, before Tony Barras headed a third to inflict a crushing defeat at Old Trafford.

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The Barras Brava - a gang-like organised fan group - rule the terraces in Argentina and have huge influence over club issues like ticketing, merchandising and car parking.

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Martin, who died on Sunday aged 80, was jailed for killing 16-year-old Fred Barras and wounding his accomplice, Brandon Fearon, at his Fenland home in 1999.

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The killing of 16-year-old Fred Barras at Martin's Norfolk farmhouse was hugely controversial at the time, with the country divided over whether his actions were pre-meditated, or simply a farmer defending himself and his property.

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Tom Barras was the only remaining rower from the GB team that won silver in 2021, with Callum Dixon, Matthew Haywood and Graeme Thomas completing the quartet that finished almost two seconds behind Poland in third, with Italy claiming silver.

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