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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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At its core is a disturbing triangle composed of Munro; her second husband, Gerald Fremlin; and Munro’s daughter Andrea, from her first marriage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

President Gerald Ford was on vacation in Vail, Colorado, but an adviser briefed the new White House chief of staff, Dick Cheney.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

His work for the Journal has won several awards, including a Gerald Loeb and a Pulitzer Prize.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

When he did accept the post of White House economic adviser, he was not confirmed until after Nixon resigned in disgrace, and working for Gerald Ford.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Gerald was relieved that he didn’t have to explain to Monique exactly how Mr. Washington had helped them.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

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