Ballard

British

/ ˈbælɑːd /

noun

J ( ames ) G ( raham ). 1930–2009, British novelist, born in China; his books include Crash (1973), The Unlimited Dream Company (1979), Empire of the Sun (1984), Cocaine Nights (1996), and Super-Cannes (2000)

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City records show the company has stepped up its lobbying efforts at City Hall in recent years — hiring Ballard Partners, a powerful Florida-based firm whose employees now include former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino.

From Los Angeles Times

Jordan Ballard, a transfer from Westchester, has also played a big role for the Vikings, who won the league title in the second year as head coach of alumnus Bernard McCrumby, who came from Gardena Serra.

From Los Angeles Times

St. Bernard 64, St. Monica 56: Jordan Ballard had 25 points and Brandon Granger scored 23 points in the Del Rey League win.

From Los Angeles Times

Ed Ballard covers climate change and the energy transition for The Wall Street Journal from London.

From The Wall Street Journal

Millbay Academy school and Plymouth City Council's offices at Ballard House will remain shut on Friday, the council said.

From BBC

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