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Ransome

British  
/ ˈrænsəm /

noun

  1. Arthur . 1884–1967, English writer, best known for his books for children, including Swallows and Amazons (1930) and Great Northern? (1947)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He was born Olufela Olusegun Oludoton Ransome-Kuti, but dropped Ransome because of its Western roots.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2026

For example, Yusuf Ransome, a social epidemiologist at Yale University, has documented how connectedness seems to provide a buffer against the damaging mental health effects of racial discrimination.

From Science Magazine Apr. 24, 2024

When interviewed for a New Yorker article on Dershowitz in 2019, Ransome also walked back the allegations.

From Salon Jan. 9, 2024

However, Sarah Ransome later said she wanted to retracted the allegations.

From BBC Jan. 8, 2024

Mr. Ransome, who wore a sweater vest and hung his glasses from a beaded chain, looked up as he entered.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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