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Angus

American  
[ang-guhs] / ˈæŋ gəs /

noun

  1. Formerly Forfar.  a historic county in eastern Scotland.

  2. Aberdeen Angus.

  3. a first name.


Angus British  
/ ˈæŋɡəs /

noun

  1. a council area of E Scotland on the North Sea: the historical county of Angus became part of Tayside region in 1975; reinstated as a unitary authority (excluding City of Dundee) in 1996. Administrative centre: Forfar. Pop: 107 520 (2003 est). Area: 2181 sq km (842 sq miles)

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Everton's shambolic end to the transfer window has resulted in open revolt from supporters that places fierce scrutiny on owners The Friedkin Group and chief executive Angus Kinnear.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Polling released Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute showed Canadian broadly support Carney's move to walk away from talks, but some have fear of economic repercussions.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

More than 75% said he was right to walk away, the Angus Reid Institute, a pollster, reported Sunday, even as nearly 90% worried about the economic costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The Ghanaian found space down the right flank and fired a shot that Angus Gunn easily controlled.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

“I believe Mr. Lemoncello is inviting us to play a geocaching game,” said Angus Harper.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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