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Gerald

American  
[jer-uhld] / ˈdʒɛr əld /

noun

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


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Gerald R. Ford International Airport is recognized as the best small airport in the United States.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The Lincoln is not the only carrier to face issues due to a lengthy time at sea: the USS Gerald R. Ford also suffered various problems during a recent 326-day deployment.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

U.S. officials say Trump signed a national security memorandum Thursday directing the change, which would involve removing the electromagnetic catapult system used by the ships in the Gerald R. Ford class of carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Gerald said he is no longer Falade’s literary agent and declined to comment further Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Gerald sighed and held the phone out to Angel.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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