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Ramsey

American  
[ram-zee] / ˈræm zi /

noun

  1. Arthur Michael Baron Ramsey of Canterbury, 1904–1988, English clergyman and scholar: archbishop of Canterbury 1961–74.

  2. a town in NE New Jersey.

  3. a town in SE Minnesota.

  4. a male given name: from a Scandinavian word meaning “wooded island.”


Ramsey British  
/ ˈræmzɪ /

noun

  1. Sir Alf ( red ) ( Ernest ). 1922–99, English footballer and football manager, who played for England 32 times and managed England when they won the World Cup (1966)

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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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