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Harold

American  
[har-uhld] / ˈhær əld /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Exxon, Conoco and even some Trump allies such Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources and Jeff Hildebrand’s Hilcorp Energy have yet to commit to investing in Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr. rotate their appearances in the lone liberal seat on the program.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

That interpretation suggests Alexander may not simply have been criticizing Harold for allegedly breaking an oath.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Readers weigh in on GLP-1 drugs, the Harold Alfond Foundation, saving for retirement, and congressional malfeasance.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

Acton”—this, apparently, Harold Acton, who was also in Paris then and a friend to both Orwell and Julian—“disagrees. But I think he is not a man to be trusted.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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