Gary
Americannoun
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Elbert Henry, 1846–1927, U.S. financier and lawyer.
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a port in NW Indiana, on Lake Michigan.
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a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “spear bearer.”
noun
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From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
“Paradise” star Sterling K. Brown and “Slow Horses” lead Gary Oldman are joined by “Task” star Mark Ruffalo and “The Diplomat” co-star Rufus Sewell in taking on Wyle for best drama actor.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
Former England and Manchester United star Gary Neville said FIFA's decision represented "a stain" on the World Cup.
From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, Century City has emerged as one of the region’s most sought-after office markets in recent years, said real estate broker Gary Weiss of LA Realty Partners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
When Francis Gary Powers walked back from the bathroom on the evening of February 7, 1962, he was surprised to see a KGB colonel at the door of his prison cell.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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