Gillard

/ (ˈdʒɪlɑːd) /

noun

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

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Example sentences from the Web for Gillard

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
Last week, at a press conference, a noticeably feistier, more candid Gillard rebuked a reporter for rudeness.
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard Set to Win Another Round|Julia Baird|February 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Gillard, half-stumbling, lost a shoe as she was bundled by her bodyguard into an a waiting car.
Aussie P.M. Narrowly Escapes Protest, Leaves Shoe Behind|Sam Bungey|January 28, 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

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