Axelrod

American

[ak-suhl-rod] / ˈæk səlˌrɒd /

noun

Julius, 1912–2004, U.S. biochemist and pharmacologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1970.

Axelrod British

/ ˈæksəlrɒd /

noun

Julius. 1912–2004, US neuropharmacologist, renowned for his work on catecholamines. Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (with von Euler and Bernard Katz) 1970

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Axelrod, whose fund was owed around $40 million, told Bildstein it was time to sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But at the suggestion of political consultant David Axelrod, later a senior adviser to former President Barack Obama, Blagojevich teamed up with Jackson, first reaching out through his son Jesse Jr.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

According to its head of investor relations, Travis Axelrod, the change was requested by investors.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

After Mamdani’s fiery victory speech on Tuesday night, CNN commentators Van Jones and David Axelrod were rendered almost speechless.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Mayor Axelrod got up with a megaphone on the platform at the front and started calling out the winners, starting with the novice classes.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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