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Lange

American  
[lahng-uh, lang] / ˈlɑŋ ə, læŋ /

noun

  1. Christian Louis 1869–1938, Norwegian historian: Nobel Peace Prize 1921.

  2. David (Russell), 1942–2005, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1984–89.

  3. Dorothea, 1895–1965, U.S. photographer.


Lange British  
/ ˈlɒŋɪ /

noun

  1. David ( Russell ). 1942–2005, New Zealand statesman: prime minister (1984–89)

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“We in the West have made a strategic planning mistake in not calculating interceptors against ballistic missiles that are produced,” said Lange, the former German defense official.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

For 15 years, Roberto Lange, better known artistically as Helado Negro, has been making, beautiful humanistic electronic music that soothes the soul.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Lange is the only senior figure from the previous regime to remain in post.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

They also reportedly own a historic lodge in the Adirondacks that they purchased from music star Shania Twain and then-husband producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

I wanted to be wrong, but I always came to the same conclusion: Koch and Lange weren’t saving the treasures of Europe.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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