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Conrad

American  
[kon-rad] / ˈkɒn ræd /

noun

  1. Charles, Jr. Pete, 1930–1999, U.S. astronaut.

  2. Joseph Teodor Jozef Konrad Korzeniowski, 1857–1924, English novelist and short-story writer, born in Poland.

  3. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “bold” and “counsel.”


Conrad British  
/ ˈkɒnræd /

noun

  1. Joseph. real name Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski. 1857–1924, British novelist born in Poland, noted for sea stories such as The Nigger of the Narcissus (1897) and Lord Jim (1900) and novels of politics and revolution such as Nostromo (1904) and Under Western Eyes (1911)

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Cricket Australia's own website said the 27-year-old "got under Australia's skin" and described him as an "Aussie agitator", while South Africa coach Shukri Conrad admitted Breetzke's temperament was a factor in his inclusion.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

"The real disappointment was the batting in the first dig on a really good wicket," Conrad said.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The index is up 2% from a year ago, continuing a rebound that started last month, according to Conrad Qi of The Conference Board.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

As Conrad Brean — played by Robert De Niro — in “Wag the Dog” might have put it: Of course there’s peace.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

“I know I can get work,” Grandma said calmly as she picked up Conrad and grabbed my hand, and we walked out the back door to avoid any lingering guests.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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