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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)

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Still, as Brad Conger, chief investment officer at Hirtle Callaghan, notes, “a stronger job market will support the ‘broadening trade’ —the rotation to industrial cyclicals and consumer discretionary from technology.”

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

"The joint administrators will continue to work with employees who have unfortunately been made redundant, to ensure they get the support needed," joint administrator Matt Callaghan said in a statement on Tuesday.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Basildon Council's Labour leader Gavin Callaghan welcomed the patriotic spirit of those hanging England flags throughout the borough, but warned against criminal damage and said: "Racism has no place in Basildon."

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Callaghan: I would say they’re more alike than you would think.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

Mrs. Callaghan looked doubtfully at the piece of English silver produced by the woman, and turned it round between her finger and thumb.

From Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement by Walshe, Elizabeth Hely