Laing

American  

[lang] / læŋ /

noun

1. R(onald) D(avid), 1927–1989, British psychiatrist and author, born in Scotland.

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Laing British  

/ leɪŋ /

noun

1. R ( onald ) D ( avid ). 1927–89, Scottish psychiatrist; his best known books include The Divided Self (1960), The Politics of Experience and the Bird of Paradise (1967), and Knots (1970)

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Earlier this year, Tom and Molly took over hosting duties of the NearlyWeds podcast from radio presenters and reality stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Charette spoke during a moderated talk with the head of the Canadian chamber, Candace Laing, who on Tuesday was appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney to a panel to advise federal officials on U.S.-Canada relations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

That level of exposure comes at a cost; being so open means inviting opinion and criticism, and Laing knows that "you have to have thick skin if you're going to do this".

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

Their differences continue in how they parent - Laing calling Habboo the stricter of the two - a claim that surprises her.

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

There was exactly one other African American woman on the recruiting team, a senior associate named Mercedes Laing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama