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Jared

American  
[jar-id] / ˈdʒær ɪd /

noun

  1. (in theBook of Mormon ) the eponymous ancestor of the Jaredites.

  2. a male given name.


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The United States is considering sending presidential envoy Jared Kushner to Israel as President Donald Trump pushes a peace plan for Gaza, an official said Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The private-equity firm, alongside Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, completed its acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts earlier this month via a $55 billion leveraged buyout.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Bob Iger, Disney’s longtime chief executive, and Joshua Kushner, a venture capitalist and younger brother of Jared Kushner, agreed to buy the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Today’s newsletter was curated by Jared Mitovich and Liz Webber.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Jared Lord had the window seat two rows in front of me.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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