Callaghan
Americannoun
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(Leonard) James, 1912–2005, British political leader: prime minister 1976–79.
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Morley Edward, 1903–90, Canadian novelist.
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In 1976, he supported Jim Callaghan in the leadership election, and was appointed secretary of state for prices and consumer protection - his final Cabinet post.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
He made his thoughts on that order very clear in a March interview with journalist and YouTuber Andrew Callaghan: “I’m just not into it, bro. I don’t think my answers are there.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
In February, Hirtle Callaghan placed a request to redeem all of its shares in a major nontraded BDC.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan, said that the fact that the U.S. is a net energy exporter has likely helped insulate stocks from some of the fallout.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
There had been some litigation between a man named Callaghan and a road contractor, and Geary had allowed the road contractor's men to take their food in wet weather under his roof.
From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John
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