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Campbell-Bannerman
[ kam-buhl-ban-er-muhn, kam-uhl- ]
noun
- Sir Henry, 1836–1908, British statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister 1905–08.
Campbell-Bannerman
/ ˈkæmbəlˈbænəmən /
noun
- Campbell-BannermanSir Henry18361908MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Sir Henry. 1836–1908, British statesman and leader of the Liberal Party (1899–1908); prime minister (1905–08), who granted self-government to the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony
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Twenty years ago the House was still struggling with the necessity of recognising a Mr. Campbell-Bannerman.
Crean being on crest of advancing wave found his face, by what Campbell-Bannerman would describe as a "regrettable accident."
It was under these circumstances that I had an interview of any length with Campbell-Bannerman for the last time.
Thus assured, Campbell-Bannerman made admirable defence of a position held in advance to be shaky.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman makes himself heard to some effect by means of clear utterance rather than strong tones.
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