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Leroy

American  
[luh-roi, lee-roi] / ləˈrɔɪ, ˈli rɔɪ /
Or LeRoy

noun

  1. a male given name: from Old French, meaning “the king.”


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This comes after Moscow earlier this month seized the businesses and assets of Swiss food giant Nestle, as well as French retailer Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Auchan and Leroy Merlin owner Adeo Group didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Leroy Douglas was just 24 when he was jailed in 2005 for stealing a mobile phone and handed a minimum prison term of two-and-a-half years.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

After another McKenzie break led to nothing, some more beautiful handling resulted in Leroy Carter scampering into the left corner, a fabulous finish.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Leroy nodded, stretching his arms over his head.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

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