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Ronald

American  
[ron-ld] / ˈrɒn ld /

noun

  1. a male given name: from Scandinavian words meaning “counsel” and “rule.”


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For a few years around the turn of the millennium, Ronald McDonald had an unusually sophisticated side hustle.

From Salon Sep. 2, 2026

Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Then US-president Ronald Reagan initially took a neutral stance, but after peace talks broke down Washington gave Britain military and intelligence support.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

In the 20th century, the Oxford classicist Ronald Syme referred to this as “the odious pronoun.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

As we arrived home, the man on the radio explained federal judge Ronald Davies’s ruling, ordering integrated classes to begin on Wednesday.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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