Blair

[blair]

noun

1. Anthony Charles Lynton Tony, born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.

2. Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater.

3. John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist.

4. Also Blaire. a first name.

Blair

/ blɛə /

noun

1. Tony , full name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair . born 1953, British politician; leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); prime minister (1997–2007); Middle East peace envoy from 2007

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Think of John Prescott's booming tones that connected with some voters and party members who didn't much like Tony Blair's silken schmooze.

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair would be heavily involved, according to the proposal.

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Diplomats have discussed a process of “decommissioning” weapons, a term that echoes the agreement that ended the violence in Northern Ireland under Blair’s leadership.

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Throughout this documentary by Sam Blair, Italian voters in archival footage are heard insisting that “What he did for Milan he can do for Italy.”

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Cameron's Labour predecessors Tony Blair and Gordon Brown dodged the political bullet of being seen to give in to the court.

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