Gillard

/ (ˈdʒɪlɑːd) /

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noun

Julia (Eileen). born 1961. Australian Labor politician, born in Wales: Deputy Prime Minister (2007–10); Prime Minister (2010-13)

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How to use Gillard in a sentence

Even Bob Hawke, who as prime minister shed iconic tears on behalf of Soviet Jews, urged Gillard to change her vote.
Fair Go: Australia and the U.N. Vote|Mark Baker|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Making amends for these equivocations, Prime Minister Julia Gillard was set to vote against the Palestine resolution.
Fair Go: Australia and the U.N. Vote|Mark Baker|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The ballot on Monday, of Rudd versus Gillard, is seen as a test of his popularity against her competence.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Set to Win Another Round|Julia Baird|February 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Rudd is polling ahead of both Gillard and the conservative opposition leader, Tony Abbott, as preferred prime minister.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Set to Win Another Round|Julia Baird|February 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Rudd is liked by Australians, and Gillard is liked by her colleagues.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Set to Win Another Round|Julia Baird|February 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
I should think it very probable that Challitt and Gillard will be caught.
Chronicles of Martin Hewitt|Arthur Morrison
He and Gillard had parted immediately after the crime, judging it safer not to be seen together.
Chronicles of Martin Hewitt|Arthur Morrison
I knew this man (Gillard) well, and knew that nobody was a more likely rascal for such a crime as that at Finchley.
Chronicles of Martin Hewitt|Arthur Morrison
Ask Gillard why his hounds are never known to tire, and get from him what hints you can.
Riding Recollections, 5th ed.|G. J. Whyte-Melville
And if you can't get it at Gillard's, there is nowhere else to go.
Peking Dust|Ellen N. La Motte