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Angus

American

[ang-guhs] / ˈæŋ gəs /

noun

Formerly Forfar. a historic county in eastern Scotland.
Aberdeen Angus.
a first name.

Angus British

/ ˈæŋɡəs /

noun

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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“She is very much aware that the people who helped bring her to power as premier are some of the most passionate separatists,” said Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, a pollster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Its author, lawyer Angus McCullough KC, found the PSNI's surveillance of journalists is not "widespread or systemic".

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Smash burgers and chopped cheese sandwiches made from prime Angus beef.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

“We’ll be watching the games,” Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

“That’s why I brung her back. Winnie, here’s my husband, Angus Tuck. Tuck, meet Winnie Foster.”

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit

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