Gillespie

American

[gi-les-pee] / gɪˈlɛs pi /

noun

John Birks Dizzy, 1917–93, U.S. jazz trumpeter and composer.

Gillespie British

/ ɡɪˈlɛspɪ /

noun

Dizzy, nickname of John Birks Gillespie. 1917–93, US jazz trumpeter

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Dr Gillespie said issues with availability can mean they are often called into highly emotional situations at short notice, sometimes moving between a christening and a life-or-death situation in hospital.

From BBC

"Where questioning comes of England is choosing not to get practice in Canberra under lights against the PM's XI, then training in Brisbane and they lost that game," said Gillespie.

From BBC

Speaking prior to the news of Wood's injury, former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie said he was "concerned about the robustness" of England's attack.

From BBC

But my old new-ball partner Jason Gillespie reckons he would never have played a Test if he was put through routine scans.

From BBC

Gillespie, who lives in Pittsburgh, surrendered and is being held in a county jail, records show.

From The Wall Street Journal

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