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Laurie

American  
[lawr-ee] / ˌlɔr i /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Laura.

  2. a male given name, form of Lawrence.


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It mentions no relationships other than his two marriages and affords no insight into the foundering of his first, with Laurie Lennard, an environmental activist and producer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

He was second in command to former Sheriff Laurie Smith, who was found guilty of six counts of corruption in a rare civil case handled by the San Francisco district attorney’s office in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

“We have a robust ingredient traceability system,” said Laurie Schalow, the chain’s chief corporate affairs and food safety officer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Sir Laurie said she did get legal advice when buying the property, but failed to seek further expert tax advice as recommended.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Much you know about it, ma’am,” said Laurie in a superior tone.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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