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Doug

American  
[duhg] / dʌg /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Douglas.


Example Sentences

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“He’s a real lawyer,” said Doug Gansler, a former Democratic attorney general in Maryland who worked with Blanche in private practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The port's chief executive Doug Bannister urged passengers not to arrive any earlier than two hours before their scheduled departure time to ensure a "smooth" process.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth wrote in a Thursday note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

If projects are held up by the permit process, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged companies to contact relevant government officials.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“As in Doug, captain of the soccer team?”

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass