Barbour

/ ˈbɑːbə /

noun

1. BarbourJohn13201395MScottishWRITING: poet John . c . 1320–95, Scottish poet: author of The Bruce (1376), a patriotic epic poem

Example Sentences

When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005, it had a split result, Ayres said, boosting the fortunes of Mississippi’s then-GOP Gov. Haley Barbour while sinking those of his Democratic counterpart Kathleen Blanco in neighboring Louisiana.

From Los Angeles Times

The company is involved in 69 government projects including work on prison refurbishment for the Ministry of Justice, according to data analysts Barbour ABI.

From BBC

ISG is involved in 69 government projects totalling more than £1 billion, including work on prisons for the Ministry of Justice, data analysts Barbour ABI said.

From BBC

According to the report, Franklin, then-athletic director Sandy Barbour and another administrator demanded a player with a “serious mental issue” be declared a medical non-counter — meaning he would not count against the team’s scholarship limit but could still have his tuition covered — before the athlete had received treatment.

From Seattle Times

Barbour, who retired in 2022, declined to comment, citing the legal case.

From Seattle Times