Randolph
Americannoun
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A(sa) Philip, 1889–1979, U.S. labor leader: president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1925–68.
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Edmund Jennings 1753–1813, U.S. statesman: first U.S. Attorney General 1789–94; secretary of state 1794–95.
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John, 1773–1833, U.S. statesman and author.
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a town in E Massachusetts, S of Boston.
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a male given name.
noun
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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)
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John , called Randolph of Roanoke . 1773–1833, US politician, noted for his eloquence: in 1820 he opposed the Missouri Compromise that outlawed slavery
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Sir Thomas ; 1st Earl of Moray. Died 1332, Scottish soldier: regent after the death of Robert the Bruce (1329)
Example Sentences
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Milgrom began in-house, as the gallery represents nearly 100 celebrated music photographers, including Robert Knight, Mick Rock and William “PoPsie” Randolph.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Randolph, who served as its first chief executive, stepped down in 2003.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Hart in 2019 bought Lionsgate’s stake in the company to become its majority owner and appointed Randolph as general manager of Hartbeat Productions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
But putting one face at the center of a business has pitfalls too, Randolph said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“Me and William Ernest and Mr. Randolph kinda like you the way you are.”
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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