Laing

American  

[lang] / læŋ /

noun

1. R(onald) D(avid), 1927–1989, British psychiatrist and author, born in Scotland.

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Laing British  

/ leɪŋ /

noun

1. R ( onald ) D ( avid ). 1927–89, Scottish psychiatrist; his best known books include The Divided Self (1960), The Politics of Experience and the Bird of Paradise (1967), and Knots (1970)

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Earlier this year, Tom and Molly took over hosting duties of the NearlyWeds podcast from radio presenters and reality stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Celebrity stylist Alex Longmore, who has worked with stars including Vogue Williams, Little Mix and Jamie Laing, said the overall vibe was "quite commercial" and covered "every aspect" of men's clothing.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Charette spoke during a moderated talk with the head of the Canadian chamber, Candace Laing, who on Tuesday was appointed by Prime Minister Mark Carney to a panel to advise federal officials on U.S.-Canada relations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

That level of exposure comes at a cost; being so open means inviting opinion and criticism, and Laing knows that "you have to have thick skin if you're going to do this".

From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026

There was exactly one other African American woman on the recruiting team, a senior associate named Mercedes Laing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama