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Raymond

American  
[rey-muhnd] / ˈreɪ mənd /

noun

  1. Henry Jarvis 1820–69, U.S. publicist: founder of The New York Times.

  2. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “counsel” and “protection.”


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Miles said the song was inspired by a visit with his family to Raymond Island where the colourful Eastern Rosella stood out to him.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

“Troy, I think, is the strongest. He’s got six years as president of the Maine Senate and another four years serving before that, so he has the tools and he knows the system,” Raymond said.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Marcus is survived by sons Alan, Kenneth and Raymond; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and his long-term colleague and companion Maria-Elizabeth Michel-Beyerle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Raymond James’s bull case, meanwhile, has SpaceX hitting $1,000 a share.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Tata lay Edna next to Raymond and tucked a blanket around them.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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