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Aaron

American  
[air-uhn, ar-] / ˈɛər ən, ˈær- /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) the older brother of Moses, usually regarded as the first high priest of the Hebrews.

  2. Henry Louis Hank, 1934–2021, U.S. baseball player.

  3. a first name.


Aaron British  
/ ˈɛərən /

noun

  1. Old Testament the first high priest of the Israelites, brother of Moses (Exodus 4:14)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Wales had ridden a wave of emotion to get there, a golden generation of players - Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey et al - scaling new heights under the guidance of their charismatic manager Chris Coleman.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

He did the same to Aaron Cross, a Lappin supporter and head of the department’s largest union.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Daily Express political correspondent Aaron Newbury said the technician appears to have taken the attention in stride.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

It’s clear Aaron Donald yearns to be back on an NFL field.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“You don’t have to do that, you know,” Aaron said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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