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Karl

American  
[kahrl] / kɑrl /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Charles.


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The escalation in trade tension “threatens to damage the Canadian economy and add to the strain of an already vulnerable currency,” says Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at forex firm Corpay.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In a Thursday note, BNP Paribas analyst Karl Ackerman pointed out that Apple’s suppliers’ revenue is well above the growth expected this time of year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Fendi celebrates the first haute couture show by newly seated designer Maria Grazia Chiuri in its home city of Rome on Thursday, along with a homage to longtime couturier Karl Lagerfeld.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

"The Karl Stefanovic Show is a completely independent production. Nine has no involvement, including in the guest selection and other editorial processes. However, Nine is taking this matter seriously," a spokesperson said.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

To my great relief, and to her obvious delight, it was Karl.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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