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Desmond

American  
[dez-muhnd] / ˈdɛz mənd /

noun

  1. a male given name.


Desmond British  
/ ˈdɛzmənd /

noun

  1. 15th Earl of, title of Gerald Fitzgerald . died 1583, Anglo-Irish nobleman, who led a Catholic rebellion (1579) against English domination of Ireland

"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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Still, by focusing narrowly on the theatrical release market, the AGs and judge are like Norma Desmond clinging to a bygone era.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

According to Hansard, it is the first time Sir Desmond has asked a question of this one and it will almost certainly be the only time.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Results as of Wednesday showed Von Wilpert and other Democrats in the race collectively outpacing Desmond and the other Republican in the race.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Desmond Nazareth is a pioneer in the Indian agave spirit industry.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

At the writing of this book the ghetto of Alexandra had just been saved from extinction by Bishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, and a group of clergymen.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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