Patrick
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. 389?–461?, British missionary and bishop in Ireland: patron saint of Ireland.
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(Curtis) Lester, 1883–1960, Canadian ice-hockey player and manager, in the U.S. after 1926.
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a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “patrician.”
noun
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The game was paused for approximately 40 minutes and then abandoned by referee Fernando Patrick Drosghic Modesto.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
It is rare to find a policy approach like this, said Patrick Hope, a Democratic state delegate who spearheaded Virginia’s law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Martinez’s attorney Patrick Baghdaserians told The Times his client was “very happy” with the judge’s order keeping Berry’s limited visitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
That’s according to Patrick Walravens, the head of technology equity research at Citizens, who told MarketWatch that Microsoft’s AI strategy is broadly resonating with customers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
No one stands up for themselves to Patrick Thomas.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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