Reid
Americannoun
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Sir George Huston, 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister 1904–05.
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Thomas, 1710–96, Scottish philosopher.
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Whitelaw 1837–1912, U.S. diplomat and journalist.
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a male given name, form of Read.
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Sir George Houston . 1845–1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: premier of New South Wales (1894–99); prime minister of Australia (1904–05)
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Thomas . 1710–96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense
Example Sentences
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“Everyone arrives in the post with great hopes but then the lack of growth and the financial realities hit,” Reid said in a note.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
“Nobody cares that I exist, nobody cares that I’m not relevant,” Reid said of Lestat’s mindset entering the season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
While developing the season, Reid says he became increasingly interested in the gap between the public version of Lestat and the person underneath it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
She was Reid, a tall redhead I had worked with one day when she was in training.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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