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Brandon

American  
[bran-duhn] / ˈbræn dən /

noun

  1. a city in SW Manitoba, in S central Canada.

  2. a male given name.


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The stench is important for pollination, said Brandon Tam, the Huntington’s associate curator of orchids.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

So are Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven, Fredik Andersen, Brandon Bussi and the other players who had key roles in the Carolina Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship this year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Brandon Patty, a 44-year-old clerk and comptroller in St John's County, Florida and a Navy Reserve commander, is one such American who believes passionately that the Dream is alive and working.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

You might also want to volunteer for extra opportunities during your “fully on” days or attend after-hours work events, suggests Brandon Smith, an executive coach also known as the Workplace Therapist.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Denny and Brandon are grappling on the ground, but no one’s trying to hit anyone anymore.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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