Gary
Americannoun
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Elbert Henry, 1846–1927, U.S. financier and lawyer.
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a port in NW Indiana, on Lake Michigan.
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a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “spear bearer.”
noun
Example Sentences
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He added that officers "conducted extensive enquiries during this investigation to locate Gary Anderson".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
In perhaps the highest-profile contest, former public health official Abdul El-Sayed is facing Republican Mike Rogers for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
It was the moment when Gordon Smith, clear on goal with a chance to earn Brighton their first major trophy, saw his shot saved by Manchester United goalkeeper Gary Bailey.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Gary Farmer, the nursery’s head grafter, says it is the first real hope he has had in 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Was that proof that JB and Gary and Mr. Hodge weren’t from the twenty-first century?
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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