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Scargill

British

/ ˈskɑːɡɪl /

noun

Arthur. born 1938, British trades union leader; president of the National Union of Mineworkers (1982–2002). He led the miners in a long and bitter strike (1984–85), but failed to prevent pit closures

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Mr Scargill said there was a "lesson" for all trade union leaders today.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

Mr Scargill said that after the gates were forced to shut, the chief constable handed him a megaphone and asked him to get the crowd to disperse.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2022

The company is seeking about $300 million to develop the project and expects to bring in about $2 billion, CEO Rob Scargill said.

From Washington Times • May 22, 2020

Arthur Scargill, the militant leader of the National Union of Mineworkers, said that his members’ strike was taken in defense of the right of their sons and grandsons to go down the mine.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 25, 2019

The children of Scargill Street felt quite select.

From Sons and Lovers by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

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