Blair

American

[blair] / blɛər /

noun

Anthony Charles Lynton Tony, born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater.
John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist.
Also Blaire. a first name.

Blair British

/ blɛə /

noun

Tony , full name Anthony Charles Lynton Blair . born 1953, British politician; leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007); prime minister (1997–2007); Middle East peace envoy from 2007

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Sage Blair’s story is far from unique, and its ending is a relatively happy one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord Mandelson - who served in a number of ministerial roles under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown - is announced as the UK's ambassador to the US.

From BBC

He began working for Labour in the 1980s, playing a key role in the New Labour movement and Sir Tony Blair's landslide election victory in 1997.

From BBC

Asking rents offer tenants only a narrow glimpse of the real economics buried in the deal, said Stephen Sheldon, an analyst with William Blair.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surprise package: Scottish dance producer Blair Muir's track Rehab hasn't troubled the main UK charts, but was the 10th most played song of the year on YouTube in Newcastle.

From BBC

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