Gerald

[ jer-uhld ]

/ ˈdʒɛr əld /

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule.”

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I have set aside the next six years to write a biography of Gerald Ford.
This Republican Loved Taxes & Modern Art|Scott Porch|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gerald Ford and the swine flu pandemic that never happened in 1976 is a cautionary tale that government action can backfire.
How Presidents Handle Pandemics|Eleanor Clift|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But, alas, Philadelphia received the honor and President Gerald Ford did the deed.
New York’s Century-Old Time Capsule Is a Dud|Justin Jones|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That exasperates Sapan, who has been petitioning presidents to pose for him since Gerald Ford was in office.
New York’s Hologram King Is Also the City’s Last Pro Holographer|Nina Strochlic|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“It was just an out-of-the-way village when we were there,” Gerald says.
We Built a School in Boko Haram’s Heartland|Michael Daly|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gerald had a severe attack of pneumonia, from which we had much ado to bring him back to health, and Rough was ill.
Happy Days for Boys and Girls|Various
Gerald turned to him as to a co-laborer, and took the yellow slip of paper, so potent with intelligent lettering.
Sons and Fathers|Harry Stillwell Edwards
Gerald's a dark horse, and one can't predict what he'll do, except that it will be what suits himself.
Harding of Allenwood|Harold Bindloss
Still, she was not sure that she could give Gerald Andrews all that he craved—all, indeed, that he deserved.
The Tigress|Anne Warner
You see, Oliver, Gerald loved you far too well ever to love me altogether.
Touch and Go|D. H. Lawrence