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Leslie

American  
[les-lee, lez-] / ˈlɛs li, ˈlɛz- /
Or Lesley

noun

  1. a male or female given name.


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Leslie Albrecht shared a method some home sellers are using to get candid feedback when they are having difficulty attracting prospective buyers.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“One thing I never had on my bucket list was a statue,” Leslie told The Times on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Leslie Swanson, chief operating officer at outlet mall owner Tanger, said the organizers of the recent mall takeovers are typically local teens trying to build clout on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The spoof disaster movie Airplane!, starring Leslie Nielsen, has been widely acclaimed since its release in 1980.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m assuming this is part of his morning routine, so I make sure Leslie doesn’t seem as surprised as I am.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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