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Gregory

American  
[greg-uh-ree] / ˈgrɛg ə ri /

noun

  1. Lady Augusta Isabella Augusta Persse, 1852–1932, Irish dramatist.

  2. Horace, 1898–1982, U.S. poet and critic.

  3. James, 1638–75, Scottish mathematician.

  4. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “watchful.”


Gregory British  
/ ˈɡrɛɡərɪ /

noun

  1. Lady ( Isabella ) Augusta ( Persse ). 1852–1932, Irish dramatist; a founder and director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin

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Gregory, 55, has been identified as the pilot of the plane, according to East Coast Jets, a private charter company where Gregory used to work.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Gregory Corron confessed he’s not too familiar with Mendoza’s opponent, the Republican incumbent Juan Ciscomani.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

“The recent strength in benefits likely indicates that employers were looking for somewhat more flexible and less costly ways to reward strong performance,” wrote Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, said spending by consumers was still high, but "they are increasingly stretching their budgets to afford pricier goods and services."

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

For some reason, Scruffy loved to give Gregory wet, sloppy dog kisses.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene

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