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barrister

[bar-uh-ster] / ˈbær ə stər /


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Defence barrister Amy Edwards told the court that Kershaw had suffered poor mental health after moving to north Wales from Cheshire in 2020 and developed a compulsive spending habit.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Adam Khan was attacked in Humberstone Road, Luton, at about 18:00 BST on 31 August 2025, barrister Kate Bex KC said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Referring to Noah's death, the family barrister said "he'd still be here" if there was a security screen at the site.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The thoroughness with which Callanan, an Irish barrister by profession, treats these travails is the most attractive feature of his book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He’s sitting opposite, a newcomer, an interloper—a retired barrister with a square jaw, pitted nose, and great floppy ears.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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