Randolph

[ran-dolf, -duhlf]

noun

1. A(sa) Philip, 1889–1979, U.S. labor leader: president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1925–68.

2. Edmund Jennings 1753–1813, U.S. statesman: first U.S. Attorney General 1789–94; secretary of state 1794–95.

3. John, 1773–1833, U.S. statesman and author.

4. a town in E Massachusetts, S of Boston.

5. a male given name.

Randolph

/ -dəlf, ˈrændɒlf /

noun

1. Edmund Jennings , 1753–1813, US politician. He was a member of the convention that framed the US constitution (1787), attorney general (1789–94), and secretary of state (1794–95)

2. John , called Randolph of Roanoke . 1773–1833, US politician, noted for his eloquence: in 1820 he opposed the Missouri Compromise that outlawed slavery

3. Sir Thomas ; 1st Earl of Moray. Died 1332, Scottish soldier: regent after the death of Robert the Bruce (1329)

Example Sentences

Commissioner Randolph Thrower tried to hold the line against political meddling, and later Johnnie Walters locked the White House’s audit lists in his safe rather than act on them.

From Slate

In the 1930s, newspapers were as influential as electronic media is today, and were largely owned by right-wing interests like William Randolph Hearst, Robert McCormick or the Chandlers.

From Salon

In Southern California, alone, about 1,500 residents die annually due to exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board, one of the agencies that authored the report.

From Los Angeles Times

“The world is accelerating forward toward cleaner vehicle technologies, and is going to watch the U.S. fade into the rearview mirror because this administration is choosing to quit the race,” Randolph said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Clean air efforts are under siege, putting the health of every American at risk,” Randolph said.

From Los Angeles Times