Hilary

[hil-uh-ree]

noun

1. Hilarius, Saint.

2. Also Hilaire a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “cheerful.”

Example Sentences

Reacting to Lyons, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, said: "The Northern Ireland Executive does have the means if it wants to raise more money" by revenue raising.

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In a letter to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, it stated the bill is "manifestly deficient" and contains "almost no protections beyond those which already exist".

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Hilary McGrady, director general of the National Trust, said the saplings would become an inspiration and home for nature, but also a reminder that "there are always good things worth fighting for, even after something so senseless".

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As a result of the uncertainty over the safety of the drugs, highlighted by the Cass review into gender care, led by paediatrician Dr Hilary Cass, doctors can now only offer the treatment to under-18s as part of a research study.

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Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, he claimed lawyers acting for the SAS Regimental Association have sent a pre-action letter to Secretary of State Hilary Benn.

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