Isaac
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(in the Bible) a son of Abraham and Sarah, and the father of Jacob.
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a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “laughter.”
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Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac at God's request. (See Abraham and Isaac.)
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Texas State first baseman Jaquae Stewart booted the grounder for an error, allowing Isaac Cadena to score.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
O'Neill has had to rebuild his squad since his return with younger players such as Conor Bradley, Shea Charles and Isaac Price becoming key figures in the promising team.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday denounced the "appalling treatment" of activists aboard the Gaza-bound aid flotilla as "unacceptable," in a call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, according to a statement.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Researchers have spent more than 225 years trying to improve measurements of big G since Isaac Newton first described gravity mathematically.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
As the captives moved south with the British troops, Isaac could hear the far-off sounds of war.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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