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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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He served as a cabinet minister under James Callaghan in the 1970s and became the party's deputy leader in opposition for nine years following its historic defeat to Margaret Thatcher's Conservatives in 1983.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 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

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

He spoke with Andrew Callaghan, the journalist best known for his Channel 5 News YouTube page.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"If they were old enough 'twould not be asking my liberty they'd be," rejoined Mr. Callaghan proudly.

From Captain Jim by Bruce, Mary Grant

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