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Raymond

American  
[ray-muhnd] / ˈreɪ mənd /

noun

  1. Henry Jarvis 1820–69, U.S. publicist: founder of The New York Times.

  2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “counsel” and “protection.”


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“He’s in line with my thinking,” said Liz Glenn, 63, of Raymond, Wash., listing Christian values, support for law enforcement and “protecting children” as some of her top concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“The economy is growing, but it’s not translating into higher income growth and employment,” Aleman at Raymond James said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Schwab’s shares slid more than 6%, with smaller rivals Raymond James Financial and LPL Financial taking similar losses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Los Angeles art world luminaries such as Raymond Pettibon, Ruby Neri and Adam Silverman are displayed alongside lesser-known artists beloved by Herman, 78, and his wife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Raymond limped from the ashes of the old schoolhouse and threw himself on top of a high pile of dirt.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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