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Callaghan

American  
[kal-uh-han, -huhn, -guhn] / ˈkæl əˌhæn, -hən, -gən /

noun

  1. (Leonard) James, 1912–2005, British political leader: prime minister 1976–79.

  2. Morley Edward, 1903–90, Canadian novelist.


Callaghan British  
/ ˈkæləˌhæn /

noun

  1. ( Leonard ) James, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff. 1912–2005, British Labour statesman; prime minister (1976–79)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But Callaghan said he is eager to maintain Veremark’s relationship with the LSE.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The teenager who died after he was struck by a car at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday has been named as Tadhg Callaghan Carter.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 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

“It’s unbelievable. The market only seems to care that the Strait will be open in the future,” said Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026

"I know him," I said, "his name is Callaghan."

From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Martin Ross

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