Leonard
Americannoun
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Sugar Ray Ray Charles Leonard, born 1956, U.S. boxer.
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William Ellery (Channing) 1876–1944, U.S. poet, essayist, and teacher.
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a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “lion” and “hardy.”
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Example Sentences
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“They didn’t give any explanation as to why,” said the lawyer, Leonard Williamson.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The team announced a $300-million sponsorship deal with Aspiration, and Clippers player Kawhi Leonard signed a four-year, $28-million marketing contract with the company, which reportedly performed no duties.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Sheryl Sokoloff is the spouse of Jonathan Sokoloff, managing partner of private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Justice Shaina Leonard of Alberta’s Court of the King’s Bench said the Alberta government failed to consult indigenous groups about the potential fallout from holding a vote on the province’s future within Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Leonard Digges was born around 1520, but very little is known about his early life.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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