Harold
Americannoun
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Halley's Comet crossed the skies during the short reign of King Harold Godwinson, who ruled England from January 6 to October 14, 1066.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
One Labour source joked, "there are rumours that they've brought an ouija board through the green baize door to consult Clem Atlee and Harold Wilson".
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Harold Ruvoldt Jr., the local prosecutor, concluded that almost all the fires had noneconomic motives.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Attorney Harold Mesick, who secured a not-guilty verdict in Ruben Flores’ accessory charges, told The Times in 2023 the idea that a body could be in Susan Flores’ yard is “ludicrous.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Fortunately, Harold distracted her with an attempt to fly onto her arm.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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