Donald

American

[don-ld] / ˈdɒn ld /

noun

a male given name: from Celtic words meaning “world” and “power.”

Donald British

/ ˈdɒnəld /

noun

?1031–1100, king of Scotland (1093–94; 1094–97)

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Quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey all made history with deals they signed as Rams.

From Los Angeles Times

The medical comedy is back with leads Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison, along with several recurring faces and new additions, including Vanessa Bayer.

From Los Angeles Times

Chief executive Donald Macaskill said such cases were not unique and people were being "taken away" from their families and communities.

From BBC

On this week’s Amicus podcast, Dahlia Lithwick spoke with former Solicitor General of the United States Donald B. Verrilli Jr. about this propensity to dismiss the importance of Supreme Court wins and losses alike and the degree to which Chief Justice John Roberts has legitimately earned his recent glow-up.

From Slate

Donald Verrilli: I think I agree with you, but I worry that he may gravely disappoint you within months on some other matter, or on this very thing.

From Slate

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