Blair

[ blair ]

noun

1. Anthony Charles Lyn·ton [lin, -t, uh, n] Tony, born 1953, British political leader: prime minister 1997–2007.
2. Bonnie, born 1964, U.S. speed skater.
3. John, 1732–1800, U.S. jurist.
4. Also Blaire. a first name.

Blair

/ blɛə /

noun

1. BlairTony1953MBritishPOLITICS: prime minister 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

Example Sentences

Wales led 14-10 at half-time through a try for new cap Blair Murray and a penalty try but Muntz responded with a brilliant solo score.

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Milburn, who served under Tony Blair from 1999-2003, is known for his connections to private healthcare sector, having worked as a consultant to several firms since he left public office.

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After leaving Tony Blair's Downing Street, Mr Powell led a UK-based charity working on international conflicts and was made UK envoy to Libya in 2014 under former Conservative prime minister David Cameron.

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"When you had a previous Labour government under Tony Blair, Britain saw itself as a global superpower for international development - that’s no longer the case," he says.

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Also appearing is former prime minister Theresa May who talks to human rights lawyer Cherie Blair about changing attitudes to domestic abuse.

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