Grattan

American

[grat-n] / ˈgræt n /

noun

Henry, 1746–1820, Irish statesman and orator.

Grattan British

/ ˈɡrætən /

noun

Henry. 1746–1820, Irish statesman and orator: led the movement that secured legislative independence for Ireland (1782), opposed union with England (1800), and campaigned for Catholic emancipation

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"We have much more care in healthier, wealthier parts of Australia than in poorer, sicker parts of Australia," Peter Breadon, from the Grattan Institute think tank says.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025

As a new Grattan Institute report shows, there are practical steps the federal government can take to save lives, reduce health spending and help the economy.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2023

Ms Satchwell was 45 when she was reported missing from her home in Grattan Street in Youghal in March 2017.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2023

“It just feels like going back to the beginning,” Ms. Grattan said.

From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2022

“It’s called The Grattan Murders,”’ Luke was saying.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

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