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Lester

American  
[les-ter] / ˈlɛs tər /

noun

  1. a male given name: from the English placename “Leicester.”


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“Anything that’s missing, or any delay in answers — that’s a red flag,” Lester added.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

“The property manager has got to know the age of the roof, the plumbing, the elevator. Ask for information surrounding the condo,” Lester told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Actor Hal Williams, who portrayed Officer Smitty on ‘Sanford and Son’ and Lester Jenkins on ‘227,’ has died.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Salt Lake City: Developed by Lester Wire, this innovation brought order to the chaos of the early automotive era, creating the blueprint for urban traffic management.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

“Oh, Miss Lester, Mr. Haber asked to see me,” I said.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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