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Tim

1 American  
[tim] / tɪm /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Timothy.

Tim. 2 American  

abbreviation

Bible.

  1. Timothy.

Tim. British  

abbreviation

  1. Timothy

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“European,” noted Tim Hynes, global head of credit research at Debtwire, a leveraged finance consultancy.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The prime minister's head of press, Tim Allan, was contacted by the political editor of the Independent in September, with the paper publishing a story about Mandelson failing vetting later that month.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Tim Arcuri of UBS sees Intel’s gross margins reaching 50% by 2030 only under a “blue sky scenario.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, another NDR report, published Thursday by chief global strategist Tim Hayes, also notes the propulsion tech has provided to the broader market rally.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Tim brings a new magic trick almost every day.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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