Ramsey
Americannoun
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Arthur Michael Baron Ramsey of Canterbury, 1904–1988, English clergyman and scholar: archbishop of Canterbury 1961–74.
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a town in NE New Jersey.
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a town in SE Minnesota.
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a male given name: from a Scandinavian word meaning “wooded island.”
noun
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An economist at Queen's University Business School, Richard Ramsey, suggests there have been two main factors - a delayed recovery from a deep recession and a structural shift independent of Brexit.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Ramsey said this meant NI would eventually experience "catch-up growth" in comparison to the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Judge Paul Ramsey remanded him in custody and told him he was facing a lengthy sentence.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The retirement of excellent Lakers’ public address announcer Lawrence Tanter, rekindled memories of the legendary John Ramsey, who announced for nearly every major Southern California sport during my youth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
“So, what do you think of the Natasha Ramsey incident?” he asks.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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