Leonard

American  

[len-erd] / ˈlɛn ərd /

noun

1. Sugar Ray Ray Charles Leonard, born 1956, U.S. boxer.

2. William Ellery (Channing) 1876–1944, U.S. poet, essayist, and teacher.

3. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “lion” and “hardy.”

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Leonard British  

/ ˈlɛnəd /

noun

1. Sugar Ray, real name Ray Charles Leonard. born 1956, US boxer: the first man to have won world titles at five officially recognized weights

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Example Sentences

Leonard Lauder, the eldest son of beauty pioneer Estée Lauder who grew up typing invoices for the family business that he would later transform into a global empire, died June 14 at 92.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite missing 23 of his 32 attempts at doubles in the match, he was a comfortable winner and will face either Nathan Aspinall or Leonard Gates in the last 32.

From BBC

Kawhi Leonard had 32 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers and James Harden had 21 points and 10 assists.

From Los Angeles Times

It is the second year running that Menzies has been knocked out in the first round after he broke down in tears during and following his exit to Leonard Gates last December.

From BBC

The Colts came calling after starter Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon last Sunday and rookie backup Riley Leonard sustained an undisclosed knee injury.

From Los Angeles Times