Raymond
Americannoun
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Henry Jarvis 1820–69, U.S. publicist: founder of The New York Times.
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “counsel” and “protection.”
Example Sentences
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In his short story “Intimacy,” Raymond Carver uses the metaphor of “dead leaves” to describe the unresolved wounds between the narrator and his ex-wife.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Looking ahead: “Overall, the largest part of the U.S. economy is alive and well, expanding at a relatively strong pace, but not devoid of potential risks,” said Eugenio Aleman, chief economist of Raymond James.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Raymond James analyst Melissa Fairbanks raised Micron’s price target to $1,100 from $530, citing unprecedented demand and rational capacity additions.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The doctors who had seen Raymond were the best in the world, she told us, and had assured her that with the proper treatment, his foot would heal as good as new.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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