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Erik

American  
[er-ik] / ˈɛr ɪk /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Green also completed a 58-yard second-quarter touchdown pass to Erik Green and a 29-yard pass to Dezeurn early in the fourth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Expectations are broadly elevated for hardware providers, according to Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

"We are excited to be advancing the commercialization of chair-side 3D-printed, all-ceramic zirconia permanent dental restorations," said Dr. Majid Minary, professor of mechanical engineering in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

"This is a time when we really need to hear what's happening," Erik Slavin said, adding that Pentagon officials appeared to be "less and less inclined to speak on the record".

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Erik got into his kicking stance, and Antoine Thomas crouched down in front of him to hold the ball.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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