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Harold

American  
[har-uhld] / ˈhær əld /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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He had previously worked with the filmmaker on 2023’s “Saltburn,” for which he auditioned using a Harold Pinter monologue.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

At this point in the story, Edward the Confessor is still King and William and Harold are not yet locked in combat.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Back in England, Edward the Confessor dies in January 1066 - and Harold claims the throne for himself.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The directorial debut of Harold Ramis, who would go on to make “Groundhog Day” with Murray.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Harold Crutchbeck was a husky young man several years older than Tristran, the miller's son.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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