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Baylis

British  
/ ˈbeɪlɪs /

noun

  1. Lillian Mary . 1874–1937, British theatre manager: founded the Old Vic (1912) and the Sadler's Wells company for opera and ballet (1931)

  2. Trevor ( Graham ). born 1937, British inventor of the clockwork radio (1992)

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Baylis and Carney have said their plan would be for Canada to reach that target by 2030.

From BBC Feb. 25, 2025

The firm's marketing manager Sam Baylis shows the BBC the tennis racket-style electrified fly swatter, leaned up against a wall.

From BBC Sep. 29, 2023

The challenge of regulating private entities is not unique to China, notes bioethicist Françoise Baylis, now retired from Dalhousie University in Canada.

From Science Magazine Mar. 6, 2023

Baylis said the two would exchange Facebook messages and Kohberger would call him to talk every week or so.

From Seattle Times Feb. 26, 2023

Most of the girls gave vent to startled exclamations, but Miss Baylis was speechless with rage.

From A Dixie School Girl by Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie) Jackson

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