Gard

American

[gar] / gar /

noun

a department in S France. 2,271 sq. mi. (5,882 sq. km). Nîmes.

Gard British

/ ɡar /

noun

a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Nîmes. Pop: 648 522 (2003 est). Area: 5881 sq km (2294 sq miles)

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Henri Clement, of the French Beekeeping Union, told regional media outlet Ici Gard Lozere the measure was "absolutely catastrophic".

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard took the unusual step of mentioning Bilodeau by name, alluding to his problems defending ball screens, while discussing his team’s offensive success.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025

“They’re really complete,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

Sudiksha was diagnosed with the same condition as Charlie Gard, a baby from London, whose life support was withdrawn in 2017.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2023

Joyous Gard itself stood up, a beautiful picture in the powerless sunshine.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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