Gerald
Americannoun
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The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, arrived in Croatia for repairs on Saturday after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, arrived at the Croatian city of Split on Saturday, the US embassy said in a statement.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
And he saw this as a chance to bring in researchers—Shockley, Gerald Pearson, John Pierce and others—who later worked on the transistor, the solar cell and the first communications satellite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Gerald Barry is today’s rare opera composer with a draught-dry wit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Gerald, who had grown up with the strength and toughness of Aunt Queen, didn’t think that Monique made much sense.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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