Bolger

American

[bohl-jer] / ˈboʊl dʒər /

noun

James Brendan, born 1935, prime minister of New Zealand 1990–97.
Ray, 1904–87, U.S. dancer and actor.

Bolger British

/ ˈbəʊldʒə /

noun

James. born 1935, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1990–97)

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They got the idea after Bolger was due to help Wortsman with some DIY at her home but decided to show her what to do, so she could use the skills in the future.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

At Brown, Cook was involved with the university’s Catholic community, said associate chaplain Justin Bolger, who described her as “sweet and strong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

The 22-year-old Bolger, who had played Gaelic football since age 5, won field goal competitions at UConn and Boston College camps.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2023

“I think she was somebody at the beach, in her 30s, romantic I guess, and threw it in the ocean,” Mr. Bolger hypothesized to Irish public radio broadcaster Raidio Teilifis Eireann Thursday.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

Bolger tossed the card down onto the counter, and walked over to the door, peering out into the wet afternoon.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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